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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.12, 1,264.68 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.12, 1,264.68 and 410.40 is: 615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.12 : 1,264.68 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.12/1,264.68 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.12x = 1,264.68 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.12x = 519,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,024.67/843.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.60

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