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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.93, 1,341.91 and 688.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.93, 1,341.91 and 688.98 is: 1,031.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.93 : 1,341.91 = 688.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.93/1,341.91 = 688.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.93x = 1,341.91 × 688.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.93x = 924,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,549.15/895.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.94

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