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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.05, 1,262.53 and 379.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.05, 1,262.53 and 379.34 is: 568.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.05 : 1,262.53 = 379.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.05/1,262.53 = 379.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.05x = 1,262.53 × 379.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.05x = 478,928.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,928.13/842.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.76

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