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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.04, 1,262.07 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.04, 1,262.07 and 354.60 is: 531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.04 : 1,262.07 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.04/1,262.07 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.04x = 1,262.07 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.04x = 447,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,530.02/842.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.48

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