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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.17, 1,346.66 and 692.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.17, 1,346.66 and 692.10 is: 1,036.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.17 : 1,346.66 = 692.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.17/1,346.66 = 692.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.17x = 1,346.66 × 692.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.17x = 932,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,013.19/899.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.53

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