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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.20, 1,161.33 and 618.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.20, 1,161.33 and 618.23 is: 852.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.20 : 1,161.33 = 618.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.20/1,161.33 = 618.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.20x = 1,161.33 × 618.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.20x = 717,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,969.05/842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.49

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