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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.60, 1,264.54 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.60, 1,264.54 and 380.52 is: 571.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.60 : 1,264.54 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.60/1,264.54 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.60x = 1,264.54 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.60x = 481,182.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,182.76/842.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.07

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