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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.13, 1,274.58 and 697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.13, 1,274.58 and 697.44 is: 1,044.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.13 : 1,274.58 = 697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.13/1,274.58 = 697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.13x = 1,274.58 × 697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.13x = 888,943.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,943.08/851.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.43

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