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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.72, 1,235.04 and 698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.72, 1,235.04 and 698.52 is: 964.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.72 : 1,235.04 = 698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.72/1,235.04 = 698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.72x = 1,235.04 × 698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.72x = 862,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,700.14/894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.21

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