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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.44, 1,264.76 and 404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.44, 1,264.76 and 404.52 is: 606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.44 : 1,264.76 = 404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.44/1,264.76 = 404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.44x = 1,264.76 × 404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.44x = 511,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,620.72/843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.59

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