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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.23, 1,265.46 and 432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.23, 1,265.46 and 432.68 is: 649.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.23 : 1,265.46 = 432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.23/1,265.46 = 432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.23x = 1,265.46 × 432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.23x = 547,539.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,539.23/843.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.34

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