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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.03, 1,264.41 and 633.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.03, 1,264.41 and 633.83 is: 951.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.03 : 1,264.41 = 633.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.03/1,264.41 = 633.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.03x = 1,264.41 × 633.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.03x = 801,414.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,414.67/842.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.77

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