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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.72, 1,265.04 and 565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.72, 1,265.04 and 565.28 is: 848.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.72 : 1,265.04 = 565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.72/1,265.04 = 565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.72x = 1,265.04 × 565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.72x = 715,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,101.81/842.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.56

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