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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.43, 1,264.82 and 431.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.43, 1,264.82 and 431.85 is: 648.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.43 : 1,264.82 = 431.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.43/1,264.82 = 431.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.43x = 1,264.82 × 431.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.43x = 546,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,212.52/842.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.38

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