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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855, 1,289.23 and 694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855, 1,289.23 and 694.62 is: 1,047.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855 : 1,289.23 = 694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855/1,289.23 = 694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855x = 1,289.23 × 694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855x = 895,523.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,523.21/855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.40

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