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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.76, 1,261.51 and 545.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.76, 1,261.51 and 545.87 is: 817.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.76 : 1,261.51 = 545.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.76/1,261.51 = 545.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.76x = 1,261.51 × 545.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.76x = 688,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,622.25/842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.10

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