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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.05, 1,264.08 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.05, 1,264.08 and 355.84 is: 533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.05 : 1,264.08 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.05/1,264.08 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.05x = 1,264.08 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.05x = 449,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,810.23/843.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.55

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