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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.54, 1,265.34 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.54, 1,265.34 and 323.70 is: 485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.54 : 1,265.34 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.54/1,265.34 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.54x = 1,265.34 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.54x = 409,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,590.56/843.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.56

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