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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.24, 1,261 and 636.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.24, 1,261 and 636.16 is: 952.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.24 : 1,261 = 636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.24/1,261 = 636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.24x = 1,261 × 636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.24x = 802,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,197.76/842.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.46

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