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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.26, 1,265.50 and 608.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.26, 1,265.50 and 608.86 is: 913.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.26 : 1,265.50 = 608.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.26/1,265.50 = 608.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.26x = 1,265.50 × 608.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.26x = 770,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,512.33/843.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.73

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