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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.02, 1,264.53 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.02, 1,264.53 and 355.76 is: 533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.02 : 1,264.53 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.02/1,264.53 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.02x = 1,264.53 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.02x = 449,869.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,869.19/843.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.64

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