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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.47, 1,262.89 and 409.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.47, 1,262.89 and 409.39 is: 613.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.47 : 1,262.89 = 409.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.47/1,262.89 = 409.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.47x = 1,262.89 × 409.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.47x = 517,014.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,014.54/842.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.69

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