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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.98, 1,264.52 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.98, 1,264.52 and 287.46 is: 431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.98 : 1,264.52 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.98/1,264.52 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.98x = 1,264.52 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.98x = 363,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,495.88/842.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.20

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