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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.50, 1,342.13 and 690.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.50, 1,342.13 and 690.84 is: 1,035.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.50 : 1,342.13 = 690.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.50/1,342.13 = 690.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.50x = 1,342.13 × 690.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.50x = 927,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,193.64/895.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.39

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