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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.41, 1,269.86 and 694.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.41, 1,269.86 and 694.41 is: 1,040.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.41 : 1,269.86 = 694.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.41/1,269.86 = 694.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.41x = 1,269.86 × 694.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.41x = 881,800.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,800.01/847.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.58

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