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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842, 1,162.08 and 531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842, 1,162.08 and 531.44 is: 733.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842 : 1,162.08 = 531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842/1,162.08 = 531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842x = 1,162.08 × 531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842x = 617,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,575.80/842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.46

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