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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.28, 1,264.90 and 705.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.28, 1,264.90 and 705.04 is: 1,057.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.28 : 1,264.90 = 705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.28/1,264.90 = 705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.28x = 1,264.90 × 705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.28x = 891,805.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,805.10/843.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.54

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