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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.03, 1,162.15 and 633.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.03, 1,162.15 and 633.25 is: 874.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.03 : 1,162.15 = 633.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.03/1,162.15 = 633.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.03x = 1,162.15 × 633.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.03x = 735,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,931.36/842.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.00

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