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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.12, 1,264.50 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.12, 1,264.50 and 257.99 is: 386.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.12 : 1,264.50 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.12/1,264.50 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.12x = 1,264.50 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.12x = 326,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,228.36/843.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.93

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