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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.46, 1,264.21 and 452.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.46, 1,264.21 and 452.99 is: 678.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.46 : 1,264.21 = 452.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.46/1,264.21 = 452.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.46x = 1,264.21 × 452.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.46x = 572,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,674.49/843.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.96

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