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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.50, 1,262.10 and 430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.50, 1,262.10 and 430.42 is: 644.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.50 : 1,262.10 = 430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.50/1,262.10 = 430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.50x = 1,262.10 × 430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.50x = 543,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,233.08/842.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.79

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