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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.56, 1,262.84 and 636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.56, 1,262.84 and 636.44 is: 953.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.56 : 1,262.84 = 636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.56/1,262.84 = 636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.56x = 1,262.84 × 636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.56x = 803,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,721.89/842.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.90

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