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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.06, 1,264.68 and 287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.06, 1,264.68 and 287.86 is: 431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.06 : 1,264.68 = 287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.06/1,264.68 = 287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.06x = 1,264.68 × 287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.06x = 364,047.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,047.12/843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.82

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