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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.15, 1,264.73 and 316.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.15, 1,264.73 and 316.05 is: 474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.15 : 1,264.73 = 316.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.15/1,264.73 = 316.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.15x = 1,264.73 × 316.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.15x = 399,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,716.34/843.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.08

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