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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.44, 1,162.44 and 718.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.44, 1,162.44 and 718.38 is: 992.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.44 : 1,162.44 = 718.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.44/1,162.44 = 718.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.44x = 1,162.44 × 718.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.44x = 835,073.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,073.65/841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.43

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