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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.29, 1,269.21 and 689.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.29, 1,269.21 and 689.59 is: 1,035.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.29 : 1,269.21 = 689.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.29/1,269.21 = 689.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.29x = 1,269.21 × 689.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.29x = 875,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,234.52/845.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.43

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