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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.22, 1,263.97 and 431.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.22, 1,263.97 and 431.47 is: 646.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.22 : 1,263.97 = 431.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.22/1,263.97 = 431.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.22x = 1,263.97 × 431.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.22x = 545,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,365.14/843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.76

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