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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.82, 1,342.44 and 690.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.82, 1,342.44 and 690.86 is: 1,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.82 : 1,342.44 = 690.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.82/1,342.44 = 690.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.82x = 1,342.44 × 690.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.82x = 927,431.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,431.39/896.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.13

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