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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.72, 1,266.98 and 681.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.72, 1,266.98 and 681.53 is: 1,024.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.72 : 1,266.98 = 681.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.72/1,266.98 = 681.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.72x = 1,266.98 × 681.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.72x = 863,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,475.14/842.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.63

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