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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.69, 1,262.40 and 553.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.69, 1,262.40 and 553.25 is: 828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.69 : 1,262.40 = 553.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.69/1,262.40 = 553.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.69x = 1,262.40 × 553.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.69x = 698,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,422.80/842.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.80

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