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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.17, 1,262.04 and 451.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.17, 1,262.04 and 451.85 is: 677.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.17 : 1,262.04 = 451.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.17/1,262.04 = 451.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.17x = 1,262.04 × 451.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.17x = 570,252.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,252.77/842.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.12

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