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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.80, 1,261.95 and 549.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.80, 1,261.95 and 549.43 is: 822.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.80 : 1,261.95 = 549.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.80/1,261.95 = 549.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.80x = 1,261.95 × 549.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.80x = 693,353.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,353.19/842.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.68

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