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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.95, 1,266.84 and 671.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.95, 1,266.84 and 671.73 is: 1,008.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.95 : 1,266.84 = 671.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.95/1,266.84 = 671.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.95x = 1,266.84 × 671.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.95x = 850,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,969.68/843.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.31

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