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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.08, 1,261.44 and 518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.08, 1,261.44 and 518.08 is: 776.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.08 : 1,261.44 = 518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.08/1,261.44 = 518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.08x = 1,261.44 × 518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.08x = 653,526.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,526.84/842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.09

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