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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.07, 1,342.67 and 699.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.07, 1,342.67 and 699.66 is: 1,049.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.07 : 1,342.67 = 699.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.07/1,342.67 = 699.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.07x = 1,342.67 × 699.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.07x = 939,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,408.99/895.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.54

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