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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.44, 1,279.62 and 698.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.44, 1,279.62 and 698.63 is: 1,048.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.44 : 1,279.62 = 698.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.44/1,279.62 = 698.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.44x = 1,279.62 × 698.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.44x = 893,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,974.52/852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.73

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