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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.06, 1,274.78 and 696.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.06, 1,274.78 and 696.26 is: 1,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.06 : 1,274.78 = 696.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.06/1,274.78 = 696.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.06x = 1,274.78 × 696.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.06x = 887,578.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,578.32/851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.91

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