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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.74, 1,266.24 and 454.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.74, 1,266.24 and 454.05 is: 681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.74 : 1,266.24 = 454.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.74/1,266.24 = 454.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.74x = 1,266.24 × 454.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.74x = 574,936.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,936.27/843.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.42

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