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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.70, 1,262.79 and 517.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.70, 1,262.79 and 517.53 is: 775.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.70 : 1,262.79 = 517.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.70/1,262.79 = 517.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.70x = 1,262.79 × 517.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.70x = 653,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,531.71/842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.52

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