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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.08, 1,162.20 and 492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.08, 1,162.20 and 492.88 is: 680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.08 : 1,162.20 = 492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.08/1,162.20 = 492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.08x = 1,162.20 × 492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.08x = 572,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,825.14/842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.25

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