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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.36, 1,348.71 and 693.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.36, 1,348.71 and 693.07 is: 1,040.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.36 : 1,348.71 = 693.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.36/1,348.71 = 693.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.36x = 1,348.71 × 693.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.36x = 934,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,750.44/898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.51

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