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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.38, 1,159.94 and 677.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.38, 1,159.94 and 677.33 is: 931.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.38 : 1,159.94 = 677.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.38/1,159.94 = 677.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.38x = 1,159.94 × 677.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.38x = 785,652.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,652.97/843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.56

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