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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.70, 1,275.84 and 688.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.70, 1,275.84 and 688.98 is: 1,032.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.70 : 1,275.84 = 688.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.70/1,275.84 = 688.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.70x = 1,275.84 × 688.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.70x = 879,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,028.24/851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.09

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