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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.43, 1,262.62 and 403.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.43, 1,262.62 and 403.81 is: 605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.43 : 1,262.62 = 403.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.43/1,262.62 = 403.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.43x = 1,262.62 × 403.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.43x = 509,858.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,858.58/842.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.22

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