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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.97, 1,266.23 and 433.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.97, 1,266.23 and 433.41 is: 650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.97 : 1,266.23 = 433.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.97/1,266.23 = 433.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.97x = 1,266.23 × 433.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.97x = 548,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,796.74/843.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.26

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