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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.22, 1,263.90 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.22, 1,263.90 and 564.52 is: 847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.22 : 1,263.90 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.22/1,263.90 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.22x = 1,263.90 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.22x = 713,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,498.16/842.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.16

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