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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.22, 1,264.23 and 680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.22, 1,264.23 and 680.04 is: 1,020.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.22 : 1,264.23 = 680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.22/1,264.23 = 680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.22x = 1,264.23 × 680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.22x = 859,726.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,726.97/842.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.79

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