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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.90, 1,346.70 and 691.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.90, 1,346.70 and 691.70 is: 1,038.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.90 : 1,346.70 = 691.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.90/1,346.70 = 691.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.90x = 1,346.70 × 691.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.90x = 931,512.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,512.39/896.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.59

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