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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.50, 1,261.52 and 677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.50, 1,261.52 and 677.16 is: 1,013.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.50 : 1,261.52 = 677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.50/1,261.52 = 677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.50x = 1,261.52 × 677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.50x = 854,253.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,253.85/842.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.95

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