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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.51, 1,264.41 and 431.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.51, 1,264.41 and 431.61 is: 647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.51 : 1,264.41 = 431.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.51/1,264.41 = 431.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.51x = 1,264.41 × 431.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.51x = 545,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,732.00/842.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.75

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