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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.88, 1,266.58 and 609.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.88, 1,266.58 and 609.84 is: 915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.88 : 1,266.58 = 609.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.88/1,266.58 = 609.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.88x = 1,266.58 × 609.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.88x = 772,411.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,411.15/843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.31

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