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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.52, 1,262.88 and 354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.52, 1,262.88 and 354.84 is: 531.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.52 : 1,262.88 = 354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.52/1,262.88 = 354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.52x = 1,262.88 × 354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.52x = 448,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,120.34/842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.88

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