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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.42, 1,265.76 and 626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.42, 1,265.76 and 626.34 is: 939.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.42 : 1,265.76 = 626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.42/1,265.76 = 626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.42x = 1,265.76 × 626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.42x = 792,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,796.12/843.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.98

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