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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.22, 1,261.95 and 516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.22, 1,261.95 and 516.66 is: 774.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.22 : 1,261.95 = 516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.22/1,261.95 = 516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.22x = 1,261.95 × 516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.22x = 651,999.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,999.09/842.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.14

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