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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.78, 1,266.04 and 478.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.78, 1,266.04 and 478.02 is: 717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.78 : 1,266.04 = 478.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.78/1,266.04 = 478.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.78x = 1,266.04 × 478.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.78x = 605,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,192.44/843.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.24

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