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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.27, 1,262.76 and 705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.27, 1,262.76 and 705.96 is: 1,057.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.27 : 1,262.76 = 705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.27/1,262.76 = 705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.27x = 1,262.76 × 705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.27x = 891,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,458.05/843.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.14

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