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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.23, 1,264.67 and 530.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.23, 1,264.67 and 530.73 is: 795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.23 : 1,264.67 = 530.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.23/1,264.67 = 530.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.23x = 1,264.67 × 530.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.23x = 671,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,195.66/843.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.99

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