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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.28, 1,264.84 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.28, 1,264.84 and 534.20 is: 801.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.28 : 1,264.84 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.28/1,264.84 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.28x = 1,264.84 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.28x = 675,669.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,669.87/843.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.24

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