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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.90, 1,348.20 and 692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.90, 1,348.20 and 692.70 is: 1,040.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.90 : 1,348.20 = 692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.90/1,348.20 = 692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.90x = 1,348.20 × 692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.90x = 933,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,898.14/897.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.09

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