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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.16, 1,263.78 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.16, 1,263.78 and 553.80 is: 831.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.16 : 1,263.78 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.16/1,263.78 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.16x = 1,263.78 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.16x = 699,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,881.36/842.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.06

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