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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.24, 1,265.10 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.24, 1,265.10 and 534.60 is: 802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.24 : 1,265.10 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.24/1,265.10 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.24x = 1,265.10 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.24x = 676,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,322.46/843.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.05

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