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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.20, 1,265.04 and 410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.20, 1,265.04 and 410.60 is: 616.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.20 : 1,265.04 = 410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.20/1,265.04 = 410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.20x = 1,265.04 × 410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.20x = 519,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,417.05/843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.01

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