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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.14, 1,264.14 and 403.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.14, 1,264.14 and 403.79 is: 605.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.14 : 1,264.14 = 403.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.14/1,264.14 = 403.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.14x = 1,264.14 × 403.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.14x = 510,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,440.77/843.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.40

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