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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.13, 1,264.10 and 477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.13, 1,264.10 and 477.63 is: 716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.13 : 1,264.10 = 477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.13/1,264.10 = 477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.13x = 1,264.10 × 477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.13x = 603,769.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,769.69/842.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.96

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