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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.10, 1,263.15 and 477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.10, 1,263.15 and 477.60 is: 716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.10 : 1,263.15 = 477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.10/1,263.15 = 477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.10x = 1,263.15 × 477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.10x = 603,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,280.44/842.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.40

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