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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.54, 1,265.82 and 534.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.54, 1,265.82 and 534.96 is: 802.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.54 : 1,265.82 = 534.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.54/1,265.82 = 534.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.54x = 1,265.82 × 534.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.54x = 677,163.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,163.07/843.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.76

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