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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.25, 1,265.53 and 585.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.25, 1,265.53 and 585.06 is: 878.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.25 : 1,265.53 = 585.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.25/1,265.53 = 585.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.25x = 1,265.53 × 585.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.25x = 740,412.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,412.68/843.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.05

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