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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.34, 1,264.57 and 398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.34, 1,264.57 and 398.14 is: 597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.34 : 1,264.57 = 398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.34/1,264.57 = 398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.34x = 1,264.57 × 398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.34x = 503,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,475.90/843.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.00

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