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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.52, 1,264.10 and 431.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.52, 1,264.10 and 431.79 is: 647.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.52 : 1,264.10 = 431.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.52/1,264.10 = 431.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.52x = 1,264.10 × 431.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.52x = 545,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,822.08/843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.08

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