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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.76, 1,263.84 and 452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.76, 1,263.84 and 452.62 is: 677.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.76 : 1,263.84 = 452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.76/1,263.84 = 452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.76x = 1,263.84 × 452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.76x = 572,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,039.26/843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.96

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