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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.13, 1,263.48 and 355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.13, 1,263.48 and 355.51 is: 532.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.13 : 1,263.48 = 355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.13/1,263.48 = 355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.13x = 1,263.48 × 355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.13x = 449,179.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,179.77/843.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.75

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