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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.95, 1,262.09 and 431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.95, 1,262.09 and 431.20 is: 645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.95 : 1,262.09 = 431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.95/1,262.09 = 431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.95x = 1,262.09 × 431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.95x = 544,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,213.21/842.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.61

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