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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.18, 1,162.26 and 492.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.18, 1,162.26 and 492.92 is: 680.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.18 : 1,162.26 = 492.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.18/1,162.26 = 492.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.18x = 1,162.26 × 492.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.18x = 572,901.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,901.20/842.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.26

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