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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.80, 1,278.16 and 843.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.80, 1,278.16 and 843.68 is: 1,264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.80 : 1,278.16 = 843.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.80/1,278.16 = 843.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.80x = 1,278.16 × 843.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.80x = 1,078,358.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,358.03/852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.49

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