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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.30, 1,275.22 and 693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.30, 1,275.22 and 693.60 is: 1,041.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.30 : 1,275.22 = 693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.30/1,275.22 = 693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.30x = 1,275.22 × 693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.30x = 884,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,492.59/849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.44

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