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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.97, 1,265.41 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.97, 1,265.41 and 350.72 is: 525.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.97 : 1,265.41 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.97/1,265.41 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.97x = 1,265.41 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.97x = 443,798.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,798.91/843.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.85

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