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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.40, 1,263.96 and 549.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.40, 1,263.96 and 549.36 is: 824.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.40 : 1,263.96 = 549.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.40/1,263.96 = 549.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.40x = 1,263.96 × 549.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.40x = 694,369.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,369.07/842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.27

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