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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.21, 1,162.16 and 621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.21, 1,162.16 and 621.28 is: 857.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.21 : 1,162.16 = 621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.21/1,162.16 = 621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.21x = 1,162.16 × 621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.21x = 722,020.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,020.95/842.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.30

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