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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.54, 1,258.74 and 691.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.54, 1,258.74 and 691.74 is: 1,039.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.54 : 1,258.74 = 691.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.54/1,258.74 = 691.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.54x = 1,258.74 × 691.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.54x = 870,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,720.81/837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.62

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