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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.65, 1,272.33 and 695.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.65, 1,272.33 and 695.94 is: 1,042.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.65 : 1,272.33 = 695.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.65/1,272.33 = 695.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.65x = 1,272.33 × 695.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.65x = 885,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,465.34/849.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.16

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