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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.97, 1,265.98 and 611.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.97, 1,265.98 and 611.75 is: 917.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.97 : 1,265.98 = 611.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.97/1,265.98 = 611.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.97x = 1,265.98 × 611.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.97x = 774,466.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,466.05/843.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.65

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