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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.05, 1,262.77 and 321.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.05, 1,262.77 and 321.77 is: 482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.05 : 1,262.77 = 321.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.05/1,262.77 = 321.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.05x = 1,262.77 × 321.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.05x = 406,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,325.67/842.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.55

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