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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.29, 1,162.88 and 543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.29, 1,162.88 and 543.80 is: 750.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.29 : 1,162.88 = 543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.29/1,162.88 = 543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.29x = 1,162.88 × 543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.29x = 632,369.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,369.69/842.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.78

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