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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.58, 1,264.56 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.58, 1,264.56 and 453.52 is: 679.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.58 : 1,264.56 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.58/1,264.56 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.58x = 1,264.56 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.58x = 573,503.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,503.25/843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.84

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