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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.88, 1,264.32 and 392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.88, 1,264.32 and 392.03 is: 588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.88 : 1,264.32 = 392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.88/1,264.32 = 392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.88x = 1,264.32 × 392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.88x = 495,656.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,656.11/842.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.05

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