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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.12, 1,261.08 and 581.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.12, 1,261.08 and 581.39 is: 870.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.12 : 1,261.08 = 581.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.12/1,261.08 = 581.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.12x = 1,261.08 × 581.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.12x = 733,173.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,173.00/842.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.63

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