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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.18, 1,261.44 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.18, 1,261.44 and 567 is: 849.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.18 : 1,261.44 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.18/1,261.44 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.18x = 1,261.44 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.18x = 715,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,236.48/842.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.27

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