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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.07, 1,263.24 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.07, 1,263.24 and 286.83 is: 430.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.07 : 1,263.24 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.07/1,263.24 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.07x = 1,263.24 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.07x = 362,335.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,335.13/842.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.29

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