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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.06, 1,265.76 and 582.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.06, 1,265.76 and 582.45 is: 874.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.06 : 1,265.76 = 582.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.06/1,265.76 = 582.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.06x = 1,265.76 × 582.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.06x = 737,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,239.00/843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.48

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