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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.10, 1,264.02 and 409.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.10, 1,264.02 and 409.96 is: 614.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.10 : 1,264.02 = 409.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.10/1,264.02 = 409.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.10x = 1,264.02 × 409.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.10x = 518,197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,197.64/843.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.63

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