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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.60, 1,263.60 and 582.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.60, 1,263.60 and 582.59 is: 873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.60 : 1,263.60 = 582.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.60/1,263.60 = 582.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.60x = 1,263.60 × 582.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.60x = 736,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,163.88/842.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.68

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