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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.83, 1,263.53 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.83, 1,263.53 and 342.56 is: 513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.83 : 1,263.53 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.83/1,263.53 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.83x = 1,263.53 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.83x = 432,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,838.85/842.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.56

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