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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.96, 1,263.41 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.96, 1,263.41 and 380.28 is: 569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.96 : 1,263.41 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.96/1,263.41 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.96x = 1,263.41 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.96x = 480,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,449.55/842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.96

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