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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.11, 1,162.01 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.11, 1,162.01 and 483.18 is: 666.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.11 : 1,162.01 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.11/1,162.01 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.11x = 1,162.01 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.11x = 561,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,462.90/842.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.73

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