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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.07, 1,263.29 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.07, 1,263.29 and 286.74 is: 430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.07 : 1,263.29 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.07/1,263.29 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.07x = 1,263.29 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.07x = 362,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,235.77/842.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.17

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