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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.40, 1,264.80 and 381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.40, 1,264.80 and 381.40 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.40 : 1,264.80 = 381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.40/1,264.80 = 381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.40x = 1,264.80 × 381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.40x = 482,394.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,394.72/843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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