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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.21, 1,265.27 and 403.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.21, 1,265.27 and 403.99 is: 606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.21 : 1,265.27 = 403.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.21/1,265.27 = 403.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.21x = 1,265.27 × 403.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.21x = 511,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,153.52/843.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.20

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