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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.28, 1,264.29 and 568.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.28, 1,264.29 and 568.60 is: 852.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.28 : 1,264.29 = 568.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.28/1,264.29 = 568.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.28x = 1,264.29 × 568.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.28x = 718,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,875.29/843.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.48

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