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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.61, 1,346.09 and 691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.61, 1,346.09 and 691.32 is: 1,037.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.61 : 1,346.09 = 691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.61/1,346.09 = 691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.61x = 1,346.09 × 691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.61x = 930,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,575.48/896.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.88

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