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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.67, 1,264.21 and 287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.67, 1,264.21 and 287.38 is: 431.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.67 : 1,264.21 = 287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.67/1,264.21 = 287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.67x = 1,264.21 × 287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.67x = 363,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,308.67/842.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.14

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