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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.49, 1,264.08 and 452.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.49, 1,264.08 and 452.49 is: 678.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.49 : 1,264.08 = 452.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.49/1,264.08 = 452.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.49x = 1,264.08 × 452.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.49x = 571,983.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,983.56/842.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.92

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