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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.94, 1,259.48 and 686.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.94, 1,259.48 and 686.63 is: 1,028.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.94 : 1,259.48 = 686.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.94/1,259.48 = 686.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.94x = 1,259.48 × 686.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.94x = 864,801.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,801.62/840.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.38

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