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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.78, 1,264.68 and 534.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.78, 1,264.68 and 534.21 is: 801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.78 : 1,264.68 = 534.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.78/1,264.68 = 534.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.78x = 1,264.68 × 534.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.78x = 675,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,604.70/842.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.64

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