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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.71, 1,349.21 and 693.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.71, 1,349.21 and 693.42 is: 1,041.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.71 : 1,349.21 = 693.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.71/1,349.21 = 693.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.71x = 1,349.21 × 693.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.71x = 935,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,569.20/898.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.01

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