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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.80, 1,265.91 and 453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.80, 1,265.91 and 453.62 is: 680.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.80 : 1,265.91 = 453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.80/1,265.91 = 453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.80x = 1,265.91 × 453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.80x = 574,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,245.26/843.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.55

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