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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.59, 1,264.42 and 409.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.59, 1,264.42 and 409.51 is: 614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.59 : 1,264.42 = 409.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.59/1,264.42 = 409.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.59x = 1,264.42 × 409.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.59x = 517,786.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,786.46/842.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.52

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