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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.38, 1,264.48 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.38, 1,264.48 and 432.24 is: 648.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.38 : 1,264.48 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.38/1,264.48 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.38x = 1,264.48 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.38x = 546,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,558.84/843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.06

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