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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.59, 1,264.35 and 689.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.59, 1,264.35 and 689.83 is: 1,033.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.59 : 1,264.35 = 689.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.59/1,264.35 = 689.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.59x = 1,264.35 × 689.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.59x = 872,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,180.24/843.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.89

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