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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.80, 1,264.69 and 355.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.80, 1,264.69 and 355.81 is: 533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.80 : 1,264.69 = 355.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.80/1,264.69 = 355.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.80x = 1,264.69 × 355.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.80x = 449,989.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,989.35/842.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.92

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