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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.16, 1,261.92 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.16, 1,261.92 and 452.16 is: 677.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.16 : 1,261.92 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.16/1,261.92 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.16x = 1,261.92 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.16x = 570,589.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,589.75/842.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.53

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