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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.19, 1,264.79 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.19, 1,264.79 and 404.34 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.19 : 1,264.79 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.19/1,264.79 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.19x = 1,264.79 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.19x = 511,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,402.15/843.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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