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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.74, 1,262 and 533.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.74, 1,262 and 533.66 is: 799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.74 : 1,262 = 533.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.74/1,262 = 533.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.74x = 1,262 × 533.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.74x = 673,478.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,478.92/842.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.15

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