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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.91, 1,349.06 and 695.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.91, 1,349.06 and 695.25 is: 1,043.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.91 : 1,349.06 = 695.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.91/1,349.06 = 695.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.91x = 1,349.06 × 695.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.91x = 937,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,930.49/898.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.40

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