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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.54, 1,263.74 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.54, 1,263.74 and 322.52 is: 483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.54 : 1,263.74 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.54/1,263.74 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.54x = 1,263.74 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.54x = 407,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,573.49/842.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.75

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