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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.89, 1,263.77 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.89, 1,263.77 and 515.04 is: 771.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.89 : 1,263.77 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.89/1,263.77 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.89x = 1,263.77 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.89x = 650,893.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,893.39/843.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.31

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