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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.08, 1,261.82 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.08, 1,261.82 and 348.26 is: 521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.08 : 1,261.82 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.08/1,261.82 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.08x = 1,261.82 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.08x = 439,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,441.43/842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.85

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