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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.10, 1,262.33 and 495.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.10, 1,262.33 and 495.51 is: 742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.10 : 1,262.33 = 495.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.10/1,262.33 = 495.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.10x = 1,262.33 × 495.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.10x = 625,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,494.66/842.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.78

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