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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.86, 1,254.75 and 699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.86, 1,254.75 and 699.16 is: 1,048.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.86 : 1,254.75 = 699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.86/1,254.75 = 699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.86x = 1,254.75 × 699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.86x = 877,271.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,271.01/836.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.29

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