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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.69, 1,263.35 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.69, 1,263.35 and 380.34 is: 570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.69 : 1,263.35 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.69/1,263.35 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.69x = 1,263.35 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.69x = 480,503.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,503.49/842.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.20

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