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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.43, 1,264.12 and 404.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.43, 1,264.12 and 404.81 is: 606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.43 : 1,264.12 = 404.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.43/1,264.12 = 404.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.43x = 1,264.12 × 404.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.43x = 511,728.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,728.42/843.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.72

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