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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.14, 1,162.07 and 488.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.14, 1,162.07 and 488.18 is: 673.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.14 : 1,162.07 = 488.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.14/1,162.07 = 488.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.14x = 1,162.07 × 488.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.14x = 567,297.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,297.27/842.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.64

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