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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.81, 1,342.43 and 699.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.81, 1,342.43 and 699.91 is: 1,048.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.81 : 1,342.43 = 699.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.81/1,342.43 = 699.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.81x = 1,342.43 × 699.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.81x = 939,573.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,573.47/895.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.86

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