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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.13, 1,263.06 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.13, 1,263.06 and 321.89 is: 482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.13 : 1,263.06 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.13/1,263.06 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.13x = 1,263.06 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.13x = 406,560.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,560.07/842.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.78

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