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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.03, 1,263.51 and 478.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.03, 1,263.51 and 478.13 is: 716.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.03 : 1,263.51 = 478.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.03/1,263.51 = 478.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.03x = 1,263.51 × 478.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.03x = 604,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,115.72/843.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.60

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