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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.84, 1,264.56 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.84, 1,264.56 and 380.46 is: 570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.84 : 1,264.56 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.84/1,264.56 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.84x = 1,264.56 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.84x = 481,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,114.50/843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.15

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