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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.81, 1,343.93 and 700.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.81, 1,343.93 and 700.91 is: 1,050.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.81 : 1,343.93 = 700.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.81/1,343.93 = 700.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.81x = 1,343.93 × 700.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.81x = 941,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,963.75/896.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.36

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