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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.88, 1,266.06 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.88, 1,266.06 and 356.96 is: 535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.88 : 1,266.06 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.88/1,266.06 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.88x = 1,266.06 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.88x = 451,932.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,932.78/843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.54

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