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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.44, 1,263.66 and 705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.44, 1,263.66 and 705.16 is: 1,057.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.44 : 1,263.66 = 705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.44/1,263.66 = 705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.44x = 1,263.66 × 705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.44x = 891,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,082.49/842.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.74

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