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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.34, 1,263.29 and 426.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.34, 1,263.29 and 426.61 is: 639.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.34 : 1,263.29 = 426.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.34/1,263.29 = 426.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.34x = 1,263.29 × 426.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.34x = 538,932.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,932.15/843.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.04

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