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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.01, 1,263.93 and 374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.01, 1,263.93 and 374.23 is: 561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.01 : 1,263.93 = 374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.01/1,263.93 = 374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.01x = 1,263.93 × 374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.01x = 472,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,999.59/843.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.08

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