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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.44, 1,263.87 and 496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.44, 1,263.87 and 496.06 is: 744.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.44 : 1,263.87 = 496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.44/1,263.87 = 496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.44x = 1,263.87 × 496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.44x = 626,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,952.87/842.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.22

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