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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.04, 1,161.98 and 492.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.04, 1,161.98 and 492.92 is: 680.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.04 : 1,161.98 = 492.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.04/1,161.98 = 492.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.04x = 1,161.98 × 492.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.04x = 572,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,763.18/842.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.21

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