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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.80, 1,285.26 and 694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.80, 1,285.26 and 694.80 is: 1,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.80 : 1,285.26 = 694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.80/1,285.26 = 694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.80x = 1,285.26 × 694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.80x = 892,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,998.65/856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.25

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