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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.89, 1,260.99 and 711.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.89, 1,260.99 and 711.42 is: 1,064.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.89 : 1,260.99 = 711.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.89/1,260.99 = 711.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.89x = 1,260.99 × 711.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.89x = 897,093.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,093.51/842.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.31

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