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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.69, 1,263.05 and 379.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.69, 1,263.05 and 379.93 is: 569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.69 : 1,263.05 = 379.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.69/1,263.05 = 379.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.69x = 1,263.05 × 379.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.69x = 479,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,865.53/842.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.44

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