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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.32, 1,160.22 and 655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.32, 1,160.22 and 655.80 is: 903.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.32 : 1,160.22 = 655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.32/1,160.22 = 655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.32x = 1,160.22 × 655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.32x = 760,866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,866.47/842.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.30

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