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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.04, 1,263.34 and 595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.04, 1,263.34 and 595.26 is: 893.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.04 : 1,263.34 = 595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.04/1,263.34 = 595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.04x = 1,263.34 × 595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.04x = 752,015.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,015.77/842.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.09

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