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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,346.28 and 691.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,346.28 and 691.85 is: 1,036.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,346.28 = 691.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,346.28 = 691.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,346.28 × 691.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 931,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,417.09/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.15

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