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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.75, 1,266.80 and 601.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.75, 1,266.80 and 601.65 is: 903.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.75 : 1,266.80 = 601.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.75/1,266.80 = 601.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.75x = 1,266.80 × 601.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.75x = 762,167.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,167.21/843.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.31

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