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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.84, 1,266.88 and 735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.84, 1,266.88 and 735.68 is: 1,104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.84 : 1,266.88 = 735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.84/1,266.88 = 735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.84x = 1,266.88 × 735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.84x = 932,018.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,018.28/843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.50

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