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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.41, 1,264.29 and 516.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.41, 1,264.29 and 516.79 is: 775.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.41 : 1,264.29 = 516.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.41/1,264.29 = 516.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.41x = 1,264.29 × 516.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.41x = 653,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,372.43/842.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.60

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