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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.06, 1,262.82 and 714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.06, 1,262.82 and 714.36 is: 1,070.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.06 : 1,262.82 = 714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.06/1,262.82 = 714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.06x = 1,262.82 × 714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.06x = 902,108.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,108.10/843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.04

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