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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.10, 1,262.40 and 452.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.10, 1,262.40 and 452.31 is: 678.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.10 : 1,262.40 = 452.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.10/1,262.40 = 452.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.10x = 1,262.40 × 452.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.10x = 570,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,989.71/842.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.06

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