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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.21, 1,162.03 and 526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.21, 1,162.03 and 526.98 is: 727.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.21 : 1,162.03 = 526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.21/1,162.03 = 526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.21x = 1,162.03 × 526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.21x = 612,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,366.57/842.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.09

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