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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.03, 1,264.95 and 380.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.03, 1,264.95 and 380.95 is: 571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.03 : 1,264.95 = 380.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.03/1,264.95 = 380.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.03x = 1,264.95 × 380.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.03x = 481,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,879.54/843.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.60

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