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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.65, 1,265.90 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.65, 1,265.90 and 454.01 is: 681.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.65 : 1,265.90 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.65/1,265.90 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.65x = 1,265.90 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.65x = 574,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,722.66/843.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.23

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