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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842, 1,161.96 and 531.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842, 1,161.96 and 531.76 is: 733.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842 : 1,161.96 = 531.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842/1,161.96 = 531.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842x = 1,161.96 × 531.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842x = 617,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,883.85/842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.83

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