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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.49, 1,260.99 and 725.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.49, 1,260.99 and 725.85 is: 1,086.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.49 : 1,260.99 = 725.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.49/1,260.99 = 725.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.49x = 1,260.99 × 725.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.49x = 915,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,289.59/842.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.41

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