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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.89, 1,264.34 and 526.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.89, 1,264.34 and 526.37 is: 789.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.89 : 1,264.34 = 526.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.89/1,264.34 = 526.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.89x = 1,264.34 × 526.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.89x = 665,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,501.69/842.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.55

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