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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.03, 1,261.99 and 451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.03, 1,261.99 and 451.06 is: 676.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.03 : 1,261.99 = 451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.03/1,261.99 = 451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.03x = 1,261.99 × 451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.03x = 569,233.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,233.21/842.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.02

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