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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.68, 1,346.04 and 691.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.68, 1,346.04 and 691.73 is: 1,036.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.68 : 1,346.04 = 691.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.68/1,346.04 = 691.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.68x = 1,346.04 × 691.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.68x = 931,089.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,089.52/898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.06

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