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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.37, 1,346.63 and 694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.37, 1,346.63 and 694.04 is: 1,039.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.37 : 1,346.63 = 694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.37/1,346.63 = 694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.37x = 1,346.63 × 694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.37x = 934,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,604.88/899.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.18

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