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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.86, 1,264.27 and 329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.86, 1,264.27 and 329.86 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.86 : 1,264.27 = 329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.86/1,264.27 = 329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.86x = 1,264.27 × 329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.86x = 417,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,032.10/842.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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