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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.63, 1,265.81 and 453.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.63, 1,265.81 and 453.17 is: 679.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.63 : 1,265.81 = 453.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.63/1,265.81 = 453.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.63x = 1,265.81 × 453.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.63x = 573,632.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,632.37/843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.96

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