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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.60, 1,264.23 and 431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.60, 1,264.23 and 431.88 is: 647.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.60 : 1,264.23 = 431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.60/1,264.23 = 431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.60x = 1,264.23 × 431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.60x = 545,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,995.65/842.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.99

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