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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.02, 1,161.82 and 492.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.02, 1,161.82 and 492.64 is: 679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.02 : 1,161.82 = 492.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.02/1,161.82 = 492.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.02x = 1,161.82 × 492.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.02x = 572,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,359.00/842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.75

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