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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,340.19 and 689.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,340.19 and 689.36 is: 1,031.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,340.19 = 689.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,340.19 = 689.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,340.19 × 689.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 923,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,866.68/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.88

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