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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.25, 1,265.49 and 432.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.25, 1,265.49 and 432.73 is: 649.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.25 : 1,265.49 = 432.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.25/1,265.49 = 432.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.25x = 1,265.49 × 432.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.25x = 547,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,615.49/843.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.41

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