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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.73, 1,265.43 and 497.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.73, 1,265.43 and 497.73 is: 746.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.73 : 1,265.43 = 497.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.73/1,265.43 = 497.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.73x = 1,265.43 × 497.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.73x = 629,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,842.47/843.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.50

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