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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.76, 1,262.46 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.76, 1,262.46 and 408.60 is: 612.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.76 : 1,262.46 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.76/1,262.46 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.76x = 1,262.46 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.76x = 515,841.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,841.16/842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.09

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