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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.52, 1,266.76 and 479.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.52, 1,266.76 and 479.02 is: 719.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.52 : 1,266.76 = 479.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.52/1,266.76 = 479.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.52x = 1,266.76 × 479.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.52x = 606,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,803.38/843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.37

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