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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.20, 1,262.73 and 430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.20, 1,262.73 and 430.54 is: 645.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.20 : 1,262.73 = 430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.20/1,262.73 = 430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.20x = 1,262.73 × 430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.20x = 543,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,655.77/842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.52

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