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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.40, 1,260.05 and 697.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.40, 1,260.05 and 697.96 is: 1,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.40 : 1,260.05 = 697.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.40/1,260.05 = 697.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.40x = 1,260.05 × 697.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.40x = 879,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,464.50/843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.76

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