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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.08, 1,263.87 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.08, 1,263.87 and 355.88 is: 533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.08 : 1,263.87 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.08/1,263.87 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.08x = 1,263.87 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.08x = 449,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,786.06/843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.50

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