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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.34, 1,264.29 and 431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.34, 1,264.29 and 431.76 is: 648.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.34 : 1,264.29 = 431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.34/1,264.29 = 431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.34x = 1,264.29 × 431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.34x = 545,872.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,872.97/842.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.04

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