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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.14, 1,262.40 and 354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.14, 1,262.40 and 354.93 is: 532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.14 : 1,262.40 = 354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.14/1,262.40 = 354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.14x = 1,262.40 × 354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.14x = 448,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,063.63/842.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.05

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