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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.19, 1,263.69 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.19, 1,263.69 and 355.19 is: 532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.19 : 1,263.69 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.19/1,263.69 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.19x = 1,263.69 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.19x = 448,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,843.73/842.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.95

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