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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.50, 1,262.65 and 472.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.50, 1,262.65 and 472.29 is: 707.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.50 : 1,262.65 = 472.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.50/1,262.65 = 472.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.50x = 1,262.65 × 472.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.50x = 596,336.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,336.97/842.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.82

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