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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.40, 1,265.10 and 432.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.40, 1,265.10 and 432.19 is: 648.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.40 : 1,265.10 = 432.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.40/1,265.10 = 432.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.40x = 1,265.10 × 432.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.40x = 546,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,763.57/843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.29

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