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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.13, 1,263.47 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.13, 1,263.47 and 355.19 is: 532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.13 : 1,263.47 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.13/1,263.47 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.13x = 1,263.47 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.13x = 448,763.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,763.82/842.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.89

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