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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.13, 1,263.90 and 534.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.13, 1,263.90 and 534.53 is: 802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.13 : 1,263.90 = 534.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.13/1,263.90 = 534.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.13x = 1,263.90 × 534.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.13x = 675,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,597.63/842.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.25

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