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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.79, 1,274.91 and 697.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.79, 1,274.91 and 697.79 is: 1,045.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.79 : 1,274.91 = 697.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.79/1,274.91 = 697.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.79x = 1,274.91 × 697.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.79x = 889,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,613.07/850.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.64

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