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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.65, 1,267.59 and 535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.65, 1,267.59 and 535.64 is: 804.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.65 : 1,267.59 = 535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.65/1,267.59 = 535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.65x = 1,267.59 × 535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.65x = 678,977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,977.09/843.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.81

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