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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.12, 1,161.77 and 527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.12, 1,161.77 and 527.52 is: 727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.12 : 1,161.77 = 527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.12/1,161.77 = 527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.12x = 1,161.77 × 527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.12x = 612,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,856.91/842.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.75

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