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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.92, 1,263.90 and 452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.92, 1,263.90 and 452.44 is: 678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.92 : 1,263.90 = 452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.92/1,263.90 = 452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.92x = 1,263.90 × 452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.92x = 571,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,838.92/842.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.40

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