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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.06, 1,263.26 and 355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.06, 1,263.26 and 355.11 is: 532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.06 : 1,263.26 = 355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.06/1,263.26 = 355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.06x = 1,263.26 × 355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.06x = 448,596.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,596.26/842.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.74

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