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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.26, 1,263.60 and 571.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.26, 1,263.60 and 571.10 is: 855.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.26 : 1,263.60 = 571.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.26/1,263.60 = 571.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.26x = 1,263.60 × 571.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.26x = 721,635.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,635.64/843.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.77

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