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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.05, 1,264.71 and 380.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.05, 1,264.71 and 380.81 is: 571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.05 : 1,264.71 = 380.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.05/1,264.71 = 380.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.05x = 1,264.71 × 380.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.05x = 481,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,614.22/843.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.28

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