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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.24, 1,263.78 and 355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.24, 1,263.78 and 355.62 is: 532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.24 : 1,263.78 = 355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.24/1,263.78 = 355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.24x = 1,263.78 × 355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.24x = 449,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,425.44/843.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.97

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