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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.94, 1,266.16 and 433.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.94, 1,266.16 and 433.37 is: 650.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.94 : 1,266.16 = 433.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.94/1,266.16 = 433.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.94x = 1,266.16 × 433.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.94x = 548,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,715.76/843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.18

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