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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.77, 1,266.45 and 609.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.77, 1,266.45 and 609.74 is: 915.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.77 : 1,266.45 = 609.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.77/1,266.45 = 609.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.77x = 1,266.45 × 609.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.77x = 772,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,205.22/843.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.18

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