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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843, 1,263.56 and 636.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843, 1,263.56 and 636.90 is: 954.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843 : 1,263.56 = 636.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843/1,263.56 = 636.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843x = 1,263.56 × 636.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843x = 804,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,758.18/843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.64

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