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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.78, 1,265.74 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.78, 1,265.74 and 288.46 is: 432.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.78 : 1,265.74 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.78/1,265.74 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.78x = 1,265.74 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.78x = 365,115.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,115.36/843.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.71

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