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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.18, 1,263.37 and 286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.18, 1,263.37 and 286.98 is: 430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.18 : 1,263.37 = 286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.18/1,263.37 = 286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.18x = 1,263.37 × 286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.18x = 362,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,561.92/842.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.51

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