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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.60, 1,265.10 and 583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.60, 1,265.10 and 583.59 is: 875.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.60 : 1,265.10 = 583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.60/1,265.10 = 583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.60x = 1,265.10 × 583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.60x = 738,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,299.71/843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.18

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