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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.19, 1,263.80 and 380.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.19, 1,263.80 and 380.43 is: 570.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.19 : 1,263.80 = 380.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.19/1,263.80 = 380.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.19x = 1,263.80 × 380.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.19x = 480,782.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,782.37/843.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.19

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