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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.78, 1,163.36 and 724.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.78, 1,163.36 and 724.28 is: 999.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.78 : 1,163.36 = 724.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.78/1,163.36 = 724.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.78x = 1,163.36 × 724.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.78x = 842,598.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,598.38/842.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.78

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