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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.57, 1,263.02 and 403.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.57, 1,263.02 and 403.31 is: 604.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.57 : 1,263.02 = 403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.57/1,263.02 = 403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.57x = 1,263.02 × 403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.57x = 509,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,387.59/842.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.57

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