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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.04, 1,262.52 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.04, 1,262.52 and 408.96 is: 613.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.04 : 1,262.52 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.04/1,262.52 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.04x = 1,262.52 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.04x = 516,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,320.18/842.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.18

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