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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.24, 1,265.50 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.24, 1,265.50 and 453.48 is: 680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.24 : 1,265.50 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.24/1,265.50 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.24x = 1,265.50 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.24x = 573,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,878.94/843.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.56

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