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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.16, 1,262.40 and 585.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.16, 1,262.40 and 585.12 is: 877.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.16 : 1,262.40 = 585.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.16/1,262.40 = 585.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.16x = 1,262.40 × 585.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.16x = 738,655.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,655.49/842.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.10

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