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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.60, 1,264.74 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.60, 1,264.74 and 410.64 is: 615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.60 : 1,264.74 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.60/1,264.74 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.60x = 1,264.74 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.60x = 519,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,352.83/843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.64

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