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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.06, 1,161.87 and 487.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.06, 1,161.87 and 487.97 is: 673.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.06 : 1,161.87 = 487.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.06/1,161.87 = 487.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.06x = 1,161.87 × 487.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.06x = 566,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,951.89/842.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.29

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