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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.26, 1,262.70 and 373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.26, 1,262.70 and 373.39 is: 559.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.26 : 1,262.70 = 373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.26/1,262.70 = 373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.26x = 1,262.70 × 373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.26x = 471,479.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,479.55/842.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.78

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