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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.86, 1,158.93 and 694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.86, 1,158.93 and 694.26 is: 955.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.86 : 1,158.93 = 694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.86/1,158.93 = 694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.86x = 1,158.93 × 694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.86x = 804,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,598.74/841.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.74

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