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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.71, 1,263.10 and 379.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.71, 1,263.10 and 379.79 is: 569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.71 : 1,263.10 = 379.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.71/1,263.10 = 379.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.71x = 1,263.10 × 379.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.71x = 479,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,712.75/842.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.25

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