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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.13, 1,264.99 and 432.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.13, 1,264.99 and 432.57 is: 649.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.13 : 1,264.99 = 432.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.13/1,264.99 = 432.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.13x = 1,264.99 × 432.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.13x = 547,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,196.72/843.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.01

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