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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.63, 1,267.97 and 698.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.63, 1,267.97 and 698.31 is: 1,049.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.63 : 1,267.97 = 698.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.63/1,267.97 = 698.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.63x = 1,267.97 × 698.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.63x = 885,436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,436.13/843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.56

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