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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.07, 1,264.79 and 410.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.07, 1,264.79 and 410.47 is: 615.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.07 : 1,264.79 = 410.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.07/1,264.79 = 410.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.07x = 1,264.79 × 410.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.07x = 519,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,158.35/843.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.80

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