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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.24, 1,162.37 and 493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.24, 1,162.37 and 493.04 is: 680.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.24 : 1,162.37 = 493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.24/1,162.37 = 493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.24x = 1,162.37 × 493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.24x = 573,086.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,086.63/842.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.44

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