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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.76, 1,266.18 and 433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.76, 1,266.18 and 433.24 is: 650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.76 : 1,266.18 = 433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.76/1,266.18 = 433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.76x = 1,266.18 × 433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.76x = 548,559.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,559.82/843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.14

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