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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.64, 1,263.19 and 713.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.64, 1,263.19 and 713.47 is: 1,069.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.64 : 1,263.19 = 713.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.64/1,263.19 = 713.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.64x = 1,263.19 × 713.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.64x = 901,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,250.64/842.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.56

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