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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.58, 1,263.87 and 555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.58, 1,263.87 and 555.84 is: 833.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.58 : 1,263.87 = 555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.58/1,263.87 = 555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.58x = 1,263.87 × 555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.58x = 702,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,509.50/842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.76

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