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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.06, 1,263.72 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.06, 1,263.72 and 322.92 is: 484.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.06 : 1,263.72 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.06/1,263.72 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.06x = 1,263.72 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.06x = 408,080.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,080.46/843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.05

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