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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.23, 1,348.02 and 694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.23, 1,348.02 and 694.56 is: 1,042.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.23 : 1,348.02 = 694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.23/1,348.02 = 694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.23x = 1,348.02 × 694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.23x = 936,280.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,280.77/898.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.36

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