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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.30, 1,261.20 and 548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.30, 1,261.20 and 548.93 is: 821.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.30 : 1,261.20 = 548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.30/1,261.20 = 548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.30x = 1,261.20 × 548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.30x = 692,310.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,310.52/842.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.93

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