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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.99, 1,265.57 and 478.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.99, 1,265.57 and 478.68 is: 717.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.99 : 1,265.57 = 478.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.99/1,265.57 = 478.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.99x = 1,265.57 × 478.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.99x = 605,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,794.33/843.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.78

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