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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.81, 1,262.93 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.81, 1,262.93 and 431.33 is: 646.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.81 : 1,262.93 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.81/1,262.93 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.81x = 1,262.93 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.81x = 544,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,731.13/842.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.33

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