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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.27, 1,161.99 and 621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.27, 1,161.99 and 621.72 is: 857.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.27 : 1,161.99 = 621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.27/1,161.99 = 621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.27x = 1,161.99 × 621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.27x = 722,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,432.42/842.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.73

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