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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.66, 1,263.42 and 696.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.66, 1,263.42 and 696.51 is: 1,043.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.66 : 1,263.42 = 696.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.66/1,263.42 = 696.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.66x = 1,263.42 × 696.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.66x = 879,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,984.66/843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.06

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