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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.09, 1,263.42 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.09, 1,263.42 and 408.96 is: 613.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.09 : 1,263.42 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.09/1,263.42 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.09x = 1,263.42 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.09x = 516,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,688.24/842.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.58

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