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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.97, 1,264.76 and 356.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.97, 1,264.76 and 356.37 is: 534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.97 : 1,264.76 = 356.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.97/1,264.76 = 356.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.97x = 1,264.76 × 356.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.97x = 450,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,722.52/842.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.68

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