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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.58, 1,261.31 and 734.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.58, 1,261.31 and 734.58 is: 1,099.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.58 : 1,261.31 = 734.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.58/1,261.31 = 734.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.58x = 1,261.31 × 734.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.58x = 926,529.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,529.43/842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.63

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