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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.22, 1,265.73 and 681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.22, 1,265.73 and 681.04 is: 1,022.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.22 : 1,265.73 = 681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.22/1,265.73 = 681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.22x = 1,265.73 × 681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.22x = 862,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,012.76/843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.29

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