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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.82, 1,265.91 and 411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.82, 1,265.91 and 411.22 is: 616.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.82 : 1,265.91 = 411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.82/1,265.91 = 411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.82x = 1,265.91 × 411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.82x = 520,567.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,567.51/843.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.92

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