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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.95, 1,264.72 and 432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.95, 1,264.72 and 432.28 is: 648.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.95 : 1,264.72 = 432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.95/1,264.72 = 432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.95x = 1,264.72 × 432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.95x = 546,706.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,706.84/842.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.57

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