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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.38, 1,265.10 and 775.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.38, 1,265.10 and 775.72 is: 1,163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.38 : 1,265.10 = 775.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.38/1,265.10 = 775.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.38x = 1,265.10 × 775.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.38x = 981,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,363.37/843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.61

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