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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.07, 1,262.89 and 403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.07, 1,262.89 and 403.05 is: 604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.07 : 1,262.89 = 403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.07/1,262.89 = 403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.07x = 1,262.89 × 403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.07x = 509,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,007.81/842.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.47

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