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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.19, 1,162.31 and 493.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.19, 1,162.31 and 493.17 is: 680.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.19 : 1,162.31 = 493.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.19/1,162.31 = 493.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.19x = 1,162.31 × 493.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.19x = 573,216.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,216.42/842.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.63

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