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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.76, 1,263.96 and 409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.76, 1,263.96 and 409.60 is: 613.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.76 : 1,263.96 = 409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.76/1,263.96 = 409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.76x = 1,263.96 × 409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.76x = 517,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,718.02/843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.58

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