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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.62, 1,266.11 and 612.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.62, 1,266.11 and 612.62 is: 919.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.62 : 1,266.11 = 612.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.62/1,266.11 = 612.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.62x = 1,266.11 × 612.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.62x = 775,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,639.51/843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.42

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