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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.62, 1,267.86 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.62, 1,267.86 and 411.08 is: 617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.62 : 1,267.86 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.62/1,267.86 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.62x = 1,267.86 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.62x = 521,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,191.89/843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.80

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