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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.46, 1,263.90 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.46, 1,263.90 and 495.72 is: 743.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.46 : 1,263.90 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.46/1,263.90 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.46x = 1,263.90 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.46x = 626,540.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,540.51/842.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.70

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