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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.19, 1,262.92 and 496.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.19, 1,262.92 and 496.21 is: 744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.19 : 1,262.92 = 496.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.19/1,262.92 = 496.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.19x = 1,262.92 × 496.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.19x = 626,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,673.53/842.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.10

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