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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.32, 1,264.76 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.32, 1,264.76 and 534.74 is: 801.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.32 : 1,264.76 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.32/1,264.76 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.32x = 1,264.76 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.32x = 676,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,318.25/843.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.97

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