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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.27, 1,264.14 and 610.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.27, 1,264.14 and 610.07 is: 915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.27 : 1,264.14 = 610.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.27/1,264.14 = 610.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.27x = 1,264.14 × 610.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.27x = 771,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,207.57/842.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.64

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