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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.25, 1,162.44 and 488.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.25, 1,162.44 and 488.12 is: 673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.25 : 1,162.44 = 488.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.25/1,162.44 = 488.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.25x = 1,162.44 × 488.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.25x = 567,404.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,404.40/842.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.68

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