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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.01, 1,161.98 and 492.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.01, 1,161.98 and 492.63 is: 679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.01 : 1,161.98 = 492.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.01/1,161.98 = 492.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.01x = 1,161.98 × 492.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.01x = 572,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,426.21/842.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.83

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