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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.39, 1,263.87 and 431.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.39, 1,263.87 and 431.42 is: 647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.39 : 1,263.87 = 431.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.39/1,263.87 = 431.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.39x = 1,263.87 × 431.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.39x = 545,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,252.48/842.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.27

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