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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.96, 1,235.52 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.96, 1,235.52 and 699.12 is: 965.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.96 : 1,235.52 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.96/1,235.52 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.96x = 1,235.52 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.96x = 863,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,776.74/894.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.16

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