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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.36, 1,265.07 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.36, 1,265.07 and 288.06 is: 432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.36 : 1,265.07 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.36/1,265.07 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.36x = 1,265.07 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.36x = 364,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,410.78/843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.09

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