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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.63, 1,266.57 and 433.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.63, 1,266.57 and 433.05 is: 650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.63 : 1,266.57 = 433.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.63/1,266.57 = 433.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.63x = 1,266.57 × 433.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.63x = 548,488.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,488.14/843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.15

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