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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.58, 1,346.02 and 691.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.58, 1,346.02 and 691.29 is: 1,037.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.58 : 1,346.02 = 691.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.58/1,346.02 = 691.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.58x = 1,346.02 × 691.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.58x = 930,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,488.44/896.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.82

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