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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.08, 1,263.50 and 431.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.08, 1,263.50 and 431.86 is: 647.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.08 : 1,263.50 = 431.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.08/1,263.50 = 431.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.08x = 1,263.50 × 431.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.08x = 545,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,655.11/843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.22

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