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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.54, 1,265.54 and 453.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.54, 1,265.54 and 453.38 is: 680.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.54 : 1,265.54 = 453.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.54/1,265.54 = 453.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.54x = 1,265.54 × 453.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.54x = 573,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,761.93/843.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.18

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