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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.19, 1,252.46 and 698.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.19, 1,252.46 and 698.29 is: 1,045.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.19 : 1,252.46 = 698.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.19/1,252.46 = 698.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.19x = 1,252.46 × 698.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.19x = 874,578.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,578.91/836.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.91

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