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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.14, 1,263.88 and 477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.14, 1,263.88 and 477.28 is: 716.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.14 : 1,263.88 = 477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.14/1,263.88 = 477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.14x = 1,263.88 × 477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.14x = 603,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,224.65/842.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.30

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