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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.20, 1,162.71 and 619.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.20, 1,162.71 and 619.23 is: 853.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.20 : 1,162.71 = 619.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.20/1,162.71 = 619.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.20x = 1,162.71 × 619.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.20x = 719,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,984.91/843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.87

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