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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.69, 1,264.01 and 355.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.69, 1,264.01 and 355.39 is: 533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.69 : 1,264.01 = 355.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.69/1,264.01 = 355.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.69x = 1,264.01 × 355.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.69x = 449,211.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,211.58/842.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.07

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