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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.96, 1,264.26 and 670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.96, 1,264.26 and 670.92 is: 1,005.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.96 : 1,264.26 = 670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.96/1,264.26 = 670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.96x = 1,264.26 × 670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.96x = 848,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,217.32/843.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.04

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