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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.77, 1,262.33 and 533.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.77, 1,262.33 and 533.86 is: 799.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.77 : 1,262.33 = 533.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.77/1,262.33 = 533.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.77x = 1,262.33 × 533.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.77x = 673,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,906.67/842.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.63

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