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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.77, 1,263.83 and 534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.77, 1,263.83 and 534.86 is: 801.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.77 : 1,263.83 = 534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.77/1,263.83 = 534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.77x = 1,263.83 × 534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.77x = 675,972.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,972.11/843.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.13

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