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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.36, 1,264.77 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.36, 1,264.77 and 432.72 is: 648.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.36 : 1,264.77 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.36/1,264.77 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.36x = 1,264.77 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.36x = 547,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,291.27/843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.94

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