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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.46, 1,262.73 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.46, 1,262.73 and 385.50 is: 577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.46 : 1,262.73 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.46/1,262.73 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.46x = 1,262.73 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.46x = 486,782.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,782.42/842.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.81

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