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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.93, 1,265.09 and 356.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.93, 1,265.09 and 356.31 is: 534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.93 : 1,265.09 = 356.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.93/1,265.09 = 356.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.93x = 1,265.09 × 356.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.93x = 450,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,762.44/842.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.76

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