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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.35, 1,264.01 and 452.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.35, 1,264.01 and 452.79 is: 678.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.35 : 1,264.01 = 452.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.35/1,264.01 = 452.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.35x = 1,264.01 × 452.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.35x = 572,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,328.82/843.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.64

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