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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.91, 1,263.63 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.91, 1,263.63 and 356.01 is: 533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.91 : 1,263.63 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.91/1,263.63 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.91x = 1,263.63 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.91x = 449,864.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,864.92/842.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.70

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