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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.31, 1,264.02 and 637.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.31, 1,264.02 and 637.21 is: 955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.31 : 1,264.02 = 637.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.31/1,264.02 = 637.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.31x = 1,264.02 × 637.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.31x = 805,446.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,446.18/843.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.10

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