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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.20, 1,263.54 and 409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.20, 1,263.54 and 409.60 is: 614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.20 : 1,263.54 = 409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.20/1,263.54 = 409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.20x = 1,263.54 × 409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.20x = 517,537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,537.62/842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.51

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