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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.14, 1,262.09 and 476.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.14, 1,262.09 and 476.70 is: 714.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.14 : 1,262.09 = 476.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.14/1,262.09 = 476.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.14x = 1,262.09 × 476.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.14x = 601,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,638.30/842.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.42

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