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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.08, 1,263.38 and 286.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.08, 1,263.38 and 286.90 is: 430.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.08 : 1,263.38 = 286.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.08/1,263.38 = 286.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.08x = 1,263.38 × 286.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.08x = 362,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,463.72/842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.44

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