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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.05, 1,264.74 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.05, 1,264.74 and 356.10 is: 534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.05 : 1,264.74 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.05/1,264.74 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.05x = 1,264.74 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.05x = 450,373.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,373.91/843.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.22

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