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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.17, 1,262.79 and 495.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.17, 1,262.79 and 495.81 is: 742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.17 : 1,262.79 = 495.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.17/1,262.79 = 495.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.17x = 1,262.79 × 495.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.17x = 626,103.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,103.91/843.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.56

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