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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.24, 1,161.14 and 562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.24, 1,161.14 and 562.52 is: 775.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.24 : 1,161.14 = 562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.24/1,161.14 = 562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.24x = 1,161.14 × 562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.24x = 653,164.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,164.47/842.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.51

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