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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.59, 1,264.98 and 535.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.59, 1,264.98 and 535.39 is: 802.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.59 : 1,264.98 = 535.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.59/1,264.98 = 535.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.59x = 1,264.98 × 535.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.59x = 677,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,257.64/843.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.83

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