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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.13, 1,276.08 and 698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.13, 1,276.08 and 698.44 is: 1,045.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.13 : 1,276.08 = 698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.13/1,276.08 = 698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.13x = 1,276.08 × 698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.13x = 891,265.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,265.32/852.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.93

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