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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.20, 1,162.55 and 622.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.20, 1,162.55 and 622.91 is: 859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.20 : 1,162.55 = 622.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.20/1,162.55 = 622.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.20x = 1,162.55 × 622.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.20x = 724,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,160.91/842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.85

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