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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.77, 1,263.43 and 403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.77, 1,263.43 and 403.78 is: 605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.77 : 1,263.43 = 403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.77/1,263.43 = 403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.77x = 1,263.43 × 403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.77x = 510,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,147.77/842.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.32

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