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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.13, 1,264.64 and 495.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.13, 1,264.64 and 495.37 is: 743.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.13 : 1,264.64 = 495.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.13/1,264.64 = 495.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.13x = 1,264.64 × 495.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.13x = 626,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,463.82/843.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.03

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