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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.44, 1,264.02 and 452.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.44, 1,264.02 and 452.34 is: 678.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.44 : 1,264.02 = 452.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.44/1,264.02 = 452.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.44x = 1,264.02 × 452.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.44x = 571,766.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,766.81/842.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.70

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