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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.39, 1,265.76 and 432.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.39, 1,265.76 and 432.81 is: 649.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.39 : 1,265.76 = 432.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.39/1,265.76 = 432.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.39x = 1,265.76 × 432.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.39x = 547,833.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,833.59/843.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.56

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