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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.74, 1,169.99 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.74, 1,169.99 and 699.12 is: 966.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.74 : 1,169.99 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.74/1,169.99 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.74x = 1,169.99 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.74x = 817,959.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,959.91/846.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.02

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