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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.16, 1,262.20 and 477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.16, 1,262.20 and 477.32 is: 715.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.16 : 1,262.20 = 477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.16/1,262.20 = 477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.16x = 1,262.20 × 477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.16x = 602,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,473.30/842.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.39

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