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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.62, 1,263.80 and 554.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.62, 1,263.80 and 554.45 is: 830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.62 : 1,263.80 = 554.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.62/1,263.80 = 554.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.62x = 1,263.80 × 554.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.62x = 700,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,708.98/843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.60

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