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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.98, 1,265.01 and 409.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.98, 1,265.01 and 409.90 is: 615.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.98 : 1,265.01 = 409.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.98/1,265.01 = 409.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.98x = 1,265.01 × 409.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.98x = 518,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,525.55/842.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.11

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