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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.72, 1,263.60 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.72, 1,263.60 and 583.04 is: 874.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.72 : 1,263.60 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.72/1,263.60 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.72x = 1,263.60 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.72x = 736,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,729.34/842.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.23

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