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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.17, 1,265.21 and 410.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.17, 1,265.21 and 410.33 is: 615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.17 : 1,265.21 = 410.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.17/1,265.21 = 410.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.17x = 1,265.21 × 410.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.17x = 519,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,145.24/843.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.71

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