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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.16, 1,265.10 and 477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.16, 1,265.10 and 477.40 is: 716.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.16 : 1,265.10 = 477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.16/1,265.10 = 477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.16x = 1,265.10 × 477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.16x = 603,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,958.74/843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.30

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