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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.10, 1,263.36 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.10, 1,263.36 and 533.52 is: 800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.10 : 1,263.36 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.10/1,263.36 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.10x = 1,263.36 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.10x = 674,029.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,029.83/842.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.42

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