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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.18, 1,262.66 and 567.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.18, 1,262.66 and 567.59 is: 850.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.18 : 1,262.66 = 567.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.18/1,262.66 = 567.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.18x = 1,262.66 × 567.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.18x = 716,664.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,664.04/842.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.97

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