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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.58, 1,263.87 and 555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.58, 1,263.87 and 555.30 is: 832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.58 : 1,263.87 = 555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.58/1,263.87 = 555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.58x = 1,263.87 × 555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.58x = 701,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,827.01/842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.95

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