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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.48, 1,346.58 and 690.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.48, 1,346.58 and 690.38 is: 1,037.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.48 : 1,346.58 = 690.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.48/1,346.58 = 690.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.48x = 1,346.58 × 690.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.48x = 929,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,651.90/896.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.00

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