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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.10, 1,162.53 and 655.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.10, 1,162.53 and 655.17 is: 904.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.10 : 1,162.53 = 655.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.10/1,162.53 = 655.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.10x = 1,162.53 × 655.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.10x = 761,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,654.78/842.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.47

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