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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.20, 1,262.31 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.20, 1,262.31 and 379.44 is: 568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.20 : 1,262.31 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.20/1,262.31 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.20x = 1,262.31 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.20x = 478,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,970.91/842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.71

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