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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.50, 1,263.11 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.50, 1,263.11 and 457.22 is: 685.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.50 : 1,263.11 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.50/1,263.11 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.50x = 1,263.11 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.50x = 577,519.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,519.15/842.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.48

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