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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843, 1,267.38 and 774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843, 1,267.38 and 774.72 is: 1,164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843 : 1,267.38 = 774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843/1,267.38 = 774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843x = 1,267.38 × 774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843x = 981,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,864.63/843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.73

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