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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.36, 1,263.26 and 431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.36, 1,263.26 and 431.24 is: 645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.36 : 1,263.26 = 431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.36/1,263.26 = 431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.36x = 1,263.26 × 431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.36x = 544,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,768.24/843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.95

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