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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.09, 1,263.12 and 355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.09, 1,263.12 and 355.29 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.09 : 1,263.12 = 355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.09/1,263.12 = 355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.09x = 1,263.12 × 355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.09x = 448,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,773.90/843.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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