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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.89, 1,264.77 and 452.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.89, 1,264.77 and 452.93 is: 678.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.89 : 1,264.77 = 452.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.89/1,264.77 = 452.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.89x = 1,264.77 × 452.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.89x = 572,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,845.95/843.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.82

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