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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.12, 1,161.88 and 547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.12, 1,161.88 and 547.12 is: 754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.12 : 1,161.88 = 547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.12/1,161.88 = 547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.12x = 1,161.88 × 547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.12x = 635,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,687.79/842.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.87

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