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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.22, 1,263.78 and 409.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.22, 1,263.78 and 409.38 is: 614.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.22 : 1,263.78 = 409.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.22/1,263.78 = 409.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.22x = 1,263.78 × 409.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.22x = 517,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,366.26/842.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.29

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