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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.92, 1,349.28 and 693.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.92, 1,349.28 and 693.84 is: 1,039.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.92 : 1,349.28 = 693.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.92/1,349.28 = 693.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.92x = 1,349.28 × 693.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.92x = 936,184.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,184.44/900.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.14

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