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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.66, 1,264.39 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.66, 1,264.39 and 432.90 is: 648.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.66 : 1,264.39 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.66/1,264.39 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.66x = 1,264.39 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.66x = 547,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,354.43/843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.79

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