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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.34, 1,262.62 and 568.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.34, 1,262.62 and 568.50 is: 852.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.34 : 1,262.62 = 568.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.34/1,262.62 = 568.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.34x = 1,262.62 × 568.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.34x = 717,799.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,799.47/842.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.15

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