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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.51, 1,265.50 and 478.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.51, 1,265.50 and 478.56 is: 717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.51 : 1,265.50 = 478.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.51/1,265.50 = 478.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.51x = 1,265.50 × 478.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.51x = 605,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,617.68/843.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.97

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