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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.37, 1,263.59 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.37, 1,263.59 and 403.68 is: 605.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.37 : 1,263.59 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.37/1,263.59 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.37x = 1,263.59 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.37x = 510,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,083.99/842.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.53

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