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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.90, 1,264.02 and 534.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.90, 1,264.02 and 534.98 is: 801.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.90 : 1,264.02 = 534.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.90/1,264.02 = 534.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.90x = 1,264.02 × 534.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.90x = 676,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,226.57/843.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.31

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