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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.95, 1,346.57 and 691.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.95, 1,346.57 and 691.66 is: 1,038.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.95 : 1,346.57 = 691.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.95/1,346.57 = 691.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.95x = 1,346.57 × 691.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.95x = 931,366.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,366.97/896.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.37

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