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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.04, 1,262.88 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.04, 1,262.88 and 379.80 is: 569.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.04 : 1,262.88 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.04/1,262.88 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.04x = 1,262.88 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.04x = 479,641.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,641.82/842.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.62

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