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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.64, 1,263.95 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.64, 1,263.95 and 355.70 is: 533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.64 : 1,263.95 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.64/1,263.95 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.64x = 1,263.95 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.64x = 449,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,578.92/842.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.54

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