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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.55, 1,343.59 and 691.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.55, 1,343.59 and 691.61 is: 1,035.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.55 : 1,343.59 = 691.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.55/1,343.59 = 691.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.55x = 1,343.59 × 691.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.55x = 929,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,231.83/897.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.30

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