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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.93, 1,276.70 and 698.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.93, 1,276.70 and 698.49 is: 1,045.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.93 : 1,276.70 = 698.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.93/1,276.70 = 698.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.93x = 1,276.70 × 698.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.93x = 891,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,758.69/852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.52

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