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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.97, 1,256.46 and 694.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.97, 1,256.46 and 694.33 is: 1,036.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.97 : 1,256.46 = 694.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.97/1,256.46 = 694.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.97x = 1,256.46 × 694.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.97x = 872,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,397.87/841.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.14

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