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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.02, 1,265.43 and 639.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.02, 1,265.43 and 639.81 is: 960.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.02 : 1,265.43 = 639.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.02/1,265.43 = 639.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.02x = 1,265.43 × 639.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.02x = 809,634.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,634.77/843.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.40

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