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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.10, 1,262.72 and 495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.10, 1,262.72 and 495.50 is: 743.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.10 : 1,262.72 = 495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.10/1,262.72 = 495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.10x = 1,262.72 × 495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.10x = 625,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,677.76/842.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.00

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