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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.57, 1,265.67 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.57, 1,265.67 and 356.49 is: 534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.57 : 1,265.67 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.57/1,265.67 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.57x = 1,265.67 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.57x = 451,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,198.70/843.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.87

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