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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.93, 1,341.12 and 699.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.93, 1,341.12 and 699.03 is: 1,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.93 : 1,341.12 = 699.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.93/1,341.12 = 699.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.93x = 1,341.12 × 699.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.93x = 937,483.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,483.11/894.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.55

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