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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.67, 1,281.79 and 699.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.67, 1,281.79 and 699.98 is: 1,054.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.67 : 1,281.79 = 699.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.67/1,281.79 = 699.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.67x = 1,281.79 × 699.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.67x = 897,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,221.83/850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.73

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