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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.04, 1,162.28 and 562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.04, 1,162.28 and 562.68 is: 776.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.04 : 1,162.28 = 562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.04/1,162.28 = 562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.04x = 1,162.28 × 562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.04x = 653,991.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,991.71/842.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.68

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