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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.37, 1,264.33 and 431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.37, 1,264.33 and 431.80 is: 648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.37 : 1,264.33 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.37/1,264.33 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.37x = 1,264.33 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.37x = 545,937.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,937.69/842.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.10

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