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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.62, 1,268.67 and 698.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.62, 1,268.67 and 698.25 is: 1,052.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.62 : 1,268.67 = 698.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.62/1,268.67 = 698.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.62x = 1,268.67 × 698.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.62x = 885,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,848.83/841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.55

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