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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.22, 1,162.22 and 492.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.22, 1,162.22 and 492.89 is: 680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.22 : 1,162.22 = 492.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.22/1,162.22 = 492.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.22x = 1,162.22 × 492.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.22x = 572,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,838.34/842.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.15

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