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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.06, 1,264.83 and 356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.06, 1,264.83 and 356.19 is: 534.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.06 : 1,264.83 = 356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.06/1,264.83 = 356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.06x = 1,264.83 × 356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.06x = 450,519.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,519.80/843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.39

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