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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.99, 1,264.22 and 535.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.99, 1,264.22 and 535.69 is: 802.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.99 : 1,264.22 = 535.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.99/1,264.22 = 535.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.99x = 1,264.22 × 535.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.99x = 677,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,221.01/843.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.40

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