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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.66, 1,276.83 and 698.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.66, 1,276.83 and 698.94 is: 1,046.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.66 : 1,276.83 = 698.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.66/1,276.83 = 698.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.66x = 1,276.83 × 698.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.66x = 892,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,427.56/852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.64

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