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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.01, 1,264.11 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.01, 1,264.11 and 355.59 is: 533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.01 : 1,264.11 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.01/1,264.11 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.01x = 1,264.11 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.01x = 449,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,503.54/843.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.21

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