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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.00, 1,162.35 and 506.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.00, 1,162.35 and 506.05 is: 698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.00 : 1,162.35 = 506.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.00/1,162.35 = 506.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.00x = 1,162.35 × 506.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.00x = 588,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,204.31/842.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.58

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