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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.04, 1,160.73 and 664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.04, 1,160.73 and 664.68 is: 916.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.04 : 1,160.73 = 664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.04/1,160.73 = 664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.04x = 1,160.73 × 664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.04x = 771,514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,514.02/842.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.24

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