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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.28, 1,265.31 and 514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.28, 1,265.31 and 514.10 is: 772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.28 : 1,265.31 = 514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.28/1,265.31 = 514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.28x = 1,265.31 × 514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.28x = 650,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,489.54/842.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.30

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