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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.70, 1,264.05 and 551.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.70, 1,264.05 and 551.10 is: 826.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.70 : 1,264.05 = 551.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.70/1,264.05 = 551.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.70x = 1,264.05 × 551.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.70x = 696,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,617.96/842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.65

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