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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.24, 1,265.18 and 712.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.24, 1,265.18 and 712.50 is: 1,070.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.24 : 1,265.18 = 712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.24/1,265.18 = 712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.24x = 1,265.18 × 712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.24x = 901,440.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,440.75/842.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.29

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