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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.89, 1,263.50 and 432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.89, 1,263.50 and 432.14 is: 647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.89 : 1,263.50 = 432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.89/1,263.50 = 432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.89x = 1,263.50 × 432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.89x = 546,000.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,000.41/843.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.01

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