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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.15, 1,264.36 and 565.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.15, 1,264.36 and 565.43 is: 848.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.15 : 1,264.36 = 565.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.15/1,264.36 = 565.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.15x = 1,264.36 × 565.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.15x = 714,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,907.51/842.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.91

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