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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.90, 1,263.56 and 533.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.90, 1,263.56 and 533.86 is: 800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.90 : 1,263.56 = 533.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.90/1,263.56 = 533.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.90x = 1,263.56 × 533.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.90x = 674,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,558.31/842.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.29

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