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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.80, 1,252.14 and 699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.80, 1,252.14 and 699.72 is: 1,048.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.80 : 1,252.14 = 699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.80/1,252.14 = 699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.80x = 1,252.14 × 699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.80x = 876,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,147.40/835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.27

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