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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.31, 1,265.19 and 496.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.31, 1,265.19 and 496.03 is: 744.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.31 : 1,265.19 = 496.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.31/1,265.19 = 496.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.31x = 1,265.19 × 496.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.31x = 627,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,572.20/843.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.18

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