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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.40, 1,261.58 and 636.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.40, 1,261.58 and 636.66 is: 953.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.40 : 1,261.58 = 636.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.40/1,261.58 = 636.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.40x = 1,261.58 × 636.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.40x = 803,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,194.34/842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.46

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