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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.48, 1,343.28 and 691.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.48, 1,343.28 and 691.36 is: 1,037.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.48 : 1,343.28 = 691.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.48/1,343.28 = 691.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.48x = 1,343.28 × 691.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.48x = 928,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,690.06/895.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.09

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