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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.42, 1,163.03 and 563.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.42, 1,163.03 and 563.13 is: 777.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.42 : 1,163.03 = 563.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.42/1,163.03 = 563.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.42x = 1,163.03 × 563.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.42x = 654,934.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,934.27/842.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.44

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