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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.51, 1,262.08 and 659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.51, 1,262.08 and 659.04 is: 987.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.51 : 1,262.08 = 659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.51/1,262.08 = 659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.51x = 1,262.08 × 659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.51x = 831,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,761.20/842.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.24

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