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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.32, 1,261.98 and 471.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.32, 1,261.98 and 471.64 is: 706.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.32 : 1,261.98 = 471.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.32/1,261.98 = 471.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.32x = 1,261.98 × 471.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.32x = 595,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,200.25/842.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.62

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