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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.96, 1,275.72 and 696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.96, 1,275.72 and 696.52 is: 1,044.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.96 : 1,275.72 = 696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.96/1,275.72 = 696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.96x = 1,275.72 × 696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.96x = 888,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,564.49/850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.19

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