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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.07, 1,338.92 and 686.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.07, 1,338.92 and 686.69 is: 1,026.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.07 : 1,338.92 = 686.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.07/1,338.92 = 686.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.07x = 1,338.92 × 686.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.07x = 919,422.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,422.97/896.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.06

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