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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.21, 1,263.59 and 431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.21, 1,263.59 and 431.24 is: 647.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.21 : 1,263.59 = 431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.21/1,263.59 = 431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.21x = 1,263.59 × 431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.21x = 544,905.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,905.31/842.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.00

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