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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.20, 1,265.32 and 478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.20, 1,265.32 and 478.24 is: 717.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.20 : 1,265.32 = 478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.20/1,265.32 = 478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.20x = 1,265.32 × 478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.20x = 605,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,126.64/843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.65

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