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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.42, 1,261.67 and 495.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.42, 1,261.67 and 495.06 is: 741.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.42 : 1,261.67 = 495.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.42/1,261.67 = 495.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.42x = 1,261.67 × 495.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.42x = 624,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,599.87/842.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.44

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