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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.83, 1,265.76 and 454.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.83, 1,265.76 and 454.15 is: 681.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.83 : 1,265.76 = 454.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.83/1,265.76 = 454.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.83x = 1,265.76 × 454.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.83x = 574,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,846.49/843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.24

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