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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.91, 1,263.70 and 583.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.91, 1,263.70 and 583.55 is: 873.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.91 : 1,263.70 = 583.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.91/1,263.70 = 583.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.91x = 1,263.70 × 583.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.91x = 737,430.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,430.83/843.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.83

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