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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.40, 1,263.90 and 622.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.40, 1,263.90 and 622.30 is: 932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.40 : 1,263.90 = 622.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.40/1,263.90 = 622.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.40x = 1,263.90 × 622.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.40x = 786,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,524.97/843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.56

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