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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.31, 1,262.52 and 636.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.31, 1,262.52 and 636.21 is: 953.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.31 : 1,262.52 = 636.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.31/1,262.52 = 636.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.31x = 1,262.52 × 636.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.31x = 803,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,227.85/842.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.60

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