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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.89, 1,264.61 and 431.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.89, 1,264.61 and 431.91 is: 648.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.89 : 1,264.61 = 431.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.89/1,264.61 = 431.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.89x = 1,264.61 × 431.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.89x = 546,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,197.71/842.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.01

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