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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.96, 1,265.69 and 280.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.96, 1,265.69 and 280.99 is: 421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.96 : 1,265.69 = 280.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.96/1,265.69 = 280.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.96x = 1,265.69 × 280.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.96x = 355,646.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,646.23/843.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.40

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