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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.82, 1,265.40 and 432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.82, 1,265.40 and 432.28 is: 649.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.82 : 1,265.40 = 432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.82/1,265.40 = 432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.82x = 1,265.40 × 432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.82x = 547,007.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,007.11/842.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.02

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