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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.22, 1,253.71 and 699.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.22, 1,253.71 and 699.93 is: 1,048.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.22 : 1,253.71 = 699.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.22/1,253.71 = 699.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.22x = 1,253.71 × 699.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.22x = 877,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,509.24/837.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.12

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