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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.76, 1,289.92 and 694.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.76, 1,289.92 and 694.41 is: 1,043.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.76 : 1,289.92 = 694.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.76/1,289.92 = 694.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.76x = 1,289.92 × 694.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.76x = 895,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,733.35/858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.05

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