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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.77, 1,264.76 and 323.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.77, 1,264.76 and 323.63 is: 485.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.77 : 1,264.76 = 323.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.77/1,264.76 = 323.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.77x = 1,264.76 × 323.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.77x = 409,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,306.34/843.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.10

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