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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.60, 1,263.35 and 582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.60, 1,263.35 and 582.90 is: 872.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.60 : 1,263.35 = 582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.60/1,263.35 = 582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.60x = 1,263.35 × 582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.60x = 736,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,410.82/843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.94

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