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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.96, 1,233.60 and 698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.96, 1,233.60 and 698.16 is: 962.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.96 : 1,233.60 = 698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.96/1,233.60 = 698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.96x = 1,233.60 × 698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.96x = 861,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,250.18/894.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.33

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