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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.20, 1,263.50 and 725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.20, 1,263.50 and 725.56 is: 1,088.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.20 : 1,263.50 = 725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.20/1,263.50 = 725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.20x = 1,263.50 × 725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.20x = 916,740.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,740.99/842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.51

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