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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.94, 1,264.28 and 380.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.94, 1,264.28 and 380.70 is: 570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.94 : 1,264.28 = 380.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.94/1,264.28 = 380.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.94x = 1,264.28 × 380.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.94x = 481,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,309.49/842.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.99

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