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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.88, 1,265.74 and 571.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.88, 1,265.74 and 571.72 is: 857.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.88 : 1,265.74 = 571.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.88/1,265.74 = 571.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.88x = 1,265.74 × 571.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.88x = 723,648.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,648.87/843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.53

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