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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.66, 1,265.04 and 432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.66, 1,265.04 and 432.63 is: 648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.66 : 1,265.04 = 432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.66/1,265.04 = 432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.66x = 1,265.04 × 432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.66x = 547,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,294.26/843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.71

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