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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.24, 1,262.40 and 517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.24, 1,262.40 and 517.62 is: 774.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.24 : 1,262.40 = 517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.24/1,262.40 = 517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.24x = 1,262.40 × 517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.24x = 653,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,443.49/843.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.92

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