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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.12, 1,263.24 and 712.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.12, 1,263.24 and 712.98 is: 1,068.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.12 : 1,263.24 = 712.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.12/1,263.24 = 712.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.12x = 1,263.24 × 712.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.12x = 900,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,664.86/843.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.25

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