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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.63, 1,269.96 and 691.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.63, 1,269.96 and 691.85 is: 1,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.63 : 1,269.96 = 691.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.63/1,269.96 = 691.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.63x = 1,269.96 × 691.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.63x = 878,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,615.48/845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.01

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