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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.15, 1,263.61 and 431.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.15, 1,263.61 and 431.57 is: 647.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.15 : 1,263.61 = 431.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.15/1,263.61 = 431.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.15x = 1,263.61 × 431.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.15x = 545,336.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,336.17/842.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.55

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