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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.16, 1,159.80 and 655.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.16, 1,159.80 and 655.32 is: 902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.16 : 1,159.80 = 655.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.16/1,159.80 = 655.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.16x = 1,159.80 × 655.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.16x = 760,040.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,040.14/842.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.49

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