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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.09, 1,265.10 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.09, 1,265.10 and 432.30 is: 648.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.09 : 1,265.10 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.09/1,265.10 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.09x = 1,265.10 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.09x = 546,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,902.73/843.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.69

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