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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.09, 1,265.06 and 472.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.09, 1,265.06 and 472.67 is: 709.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.09 : 1,265.06 = 472.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.09/1,265.06 = 472.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.09x = 1,265.06 × 472.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.09x = 597,947.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,947.22/843.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.23

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