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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.96, 1,264.12 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.96, 1,264.12 and 404.08 is: 605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.96 : 1,264.12 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.96/1,264.12 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.96x = 1,264.12 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.96x = 510,805.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,805.61/842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.97

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