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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.74, 1,345.18 and 692.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.74, 1,345.18 and 692.81 is: 1,038.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.74 : 1,345.18 = 692.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.74/1,345.18 = 692.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.74x = 1,345.18 × 692.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.74x = 931,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,954.16/897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.11

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