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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.12, 1,261.58 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.12, 1,261.58 and 475.80 is: 712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.12 : 1,261.58 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.12/1,261.58 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.12x = 1,261.58 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.12x = 600,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,259.76/842.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.80

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