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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.25, 1,264.01 and 607.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.25, 1,264.01 and 607.87 is: 912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.25 : 1,264.01 = 607.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.25/1,264.01 = 607.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.25x = 1,264.01 × 607.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.25x = 768,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,353.76/842.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.26

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