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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.20, 1,265.72 and 670.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.20, 1,265.72 and 670.98 is: 1,007.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.20 : 1,265.72 = 670.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.20/1,265.72 = 670.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.20x = 1,265.72 × 670.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.20x = 849,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,264.70/843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.19

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