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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.11, 1,263.06 and 432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.11, 1,263.06 and 432.50 is: 647.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.11 : 1,263.06 = 432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.11/1,263.06 = 432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.11x = 1,263.06 × 432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.11x = 546,267.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,267.13/843.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.92

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