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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.06, 1,162.22 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.06, 1,162.22 and 547.56 is: 755.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.06 : 1,162.22 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.06/1,162.22 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.06x = 1,162.22 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.06x = 636,382.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,382.45/842.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.74

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