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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.20, 1,263.30 and 699.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.20, 1,263.30 and 699.64 is: 1,049.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.20 : 1,263.30 = 699.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.20/1,263.30 = 699.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.20x = 1,263.30 × 699.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.20x = 883,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,855.21/842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.46

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