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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.58, 1,266.30 and 555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.58, 1,266.30 and 555.84 is: 835.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.58 : 1,266.30 = 555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.58/1,266.30 = 555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.58x = 1,266.30 × 555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.58x = 703,860.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,860.19/842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.36

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