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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.72, 1,262.22 and 517.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.72, 1,262.22 and 517.10 is: 774.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.72 : 1,262.22 = 517.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.72/1,262.22 = 517.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.72x = 1,262.22 × 517.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.72x = 652,693.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,693.96/842.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.51

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