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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.81, 1,264.86 and 535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.81, 1,264.86 and 535.08 is: 802.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.81 : 1,264.86 = 535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.81/1,264.86 = 535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.81x = 1,264.86 × 535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.81x = 676,801.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,801.29/843.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.08

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