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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.70, 1,264.86 and 477.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.70, 1,264.86 and 477.84 is: 717.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.70 : 1,264.86 = 477.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.70/1,264.86 = 477.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.70x = 1,264.86 × 477.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.70x = 604,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,400.70/842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.22

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