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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.99, 1,283.39 and 694.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.99, 1,283.39 and 694.61 is: 1,042.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.99 : 1,283.39 = 694.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.99/1,283.39 = 694.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.99x = 1,283.39 × 694.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.99x = 891,445.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,445.64/854.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.64

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