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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.86, 1,263.24 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.86, 1,263.24 and 380.16 is: 569.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.86 : 1,263.24 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.86/1,263.24 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.86x = 1,263.24 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.86x = 480,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,233.32/842.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.77

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