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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.22, 1,261.47 and 516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.22, 1,261.47 and 516.60 is: 773.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.22 : 1,261.47 = 516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.22/1,261.47 = 516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.22x = 1,261.47 × 516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.22x = 651,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,675.40/842.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.76

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