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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.03, 1,264.38 and 695.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.03, 1,264.38 and 695.46 is: 1,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.03 : 1,264.38 = 695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.03/1,264.38 = 695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.03x = 1,264.38 × 695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.03x = 879,325.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,325.71/842.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.29

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