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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.02, 1,162.17 and 531.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.02, 1,162.17 and 531.46 is: 733.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.02 : 1,162.17 = 531.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.02/1,162.17 = 531.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.02x = 1,162.17 × 531.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.02x = 617,646.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,646.87/842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.53

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