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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.09, 1,263.79 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.09, 1,263.79 and 404.22 is: 605.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.09 : 1,263.79 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.09/1,263.79 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.09x = 1,263.79 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.09x = 510,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,848.18/843.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.92

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