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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.82, 1,266.90 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.82, 1,266.90 and 433.30 is: 650.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.82 : 1,266.90 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.82/1,266.90 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.82x = 1,266.90 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.82x = 548,947.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,947.77/843.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.55

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