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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.02, 1,162.02 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.02, 1,162.02 and 488 is: 673.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.02 : 1,162.02 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.02/1,162.02 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.02x = 1,162.02 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.02x = 567,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,065.76/842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.46

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