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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.96, 1,262.01 and 568.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.96, 1,262.01 and 568.10 is: 850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.96 : 1,262.01 = 568.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.96/1,262.01 = 568.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.96x = 1,262.01 × 568.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.96x = 716,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,947.88/842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.51

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