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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.43, 1,265.43 and 535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.43, 1,265.43 and 535.43 is: 802.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.43 : 1,265.43 = 535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.43/1,265.43 = 535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.43x = 1,265.43 × 535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.43x = 677,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,549.18/844.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.37

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