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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.64, 1,278.96 and 697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.64, 1,278.96 and 697.86 is: 1,048.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.64 : 1,278.96 = 697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.64/1,278.96 = 697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.64x = 1,278.96 × 697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.64x = 892,535.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,535.03/851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.02

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