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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.28, 1,263.26 and 694.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.28, 1,263.26 and 694.71 is: 1,043.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.28 : 1,263.26 = 694.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.28/1,263.26 = 694.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.28x = 1,263.26 × 694.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.28x = 877,595.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,595.88/841.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.17

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