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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.99, 1,264.48 and 509.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.99, 1,264.48 and 509.50 is: 764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.99 : 1,264.48 = 509.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.99/1,264.48 = 509.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.99x = 1,264.48 × 509.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.99x = 644,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,252.87/842.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.25

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