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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.94, 1,262.34 and 431.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.94, 1,262.34 and 431.49 is: 646.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.94 : 1,262.34 = 431.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.94/1,262.34 = 431.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.94x = 1,262.34 × 431.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.94x = 544,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,687.09/842.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.18

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