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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.64, 1,265.56 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.64, 1,265.56 and 356.63 is: 534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.64 : 1,265.56 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.64/1,265.56 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.64x = 1,265.56 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.64x = 451,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,329.44/843.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.98

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