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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.79, 1,264.01 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.79, 1,264.01 and 398.44 is: 596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.79 : 1,264.01 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.79/1,264.01 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.79x = 1,264.01 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.79x = 503,632.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,632.14/843.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.87

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