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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.18, 1,263.39 and 533.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.18, 1,263.39 and 533.79 is: 799.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.18 : 1,263.39 = 533.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.18/1,263.39 = 533.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.18x = 1,263.39 × 533.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.18x = 674,384.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,384.95/843.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.81

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