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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.20, 1,162.28 and 492.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.20, 1,162.28 and 492.92 is: 680.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.20 : 1,162.28 = 492.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.20/1,162.28 = 492.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.20x = 1,162.28 × 492.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.20x = 572,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,911.06/842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.26

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