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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.01, 1,262.40 and 425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.01, 1,262.40 and 425.27 is: 637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.01 : 1,262.40 = 425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.01/1,262.40 = 425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.01x = 1,262.40 × 425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.01x = 536,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,857.70/842.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.59

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