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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.32, 1,162.32 and 506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.32, 1,162.32 and 506.32 is: 698.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.32 : 1,162.32 = 506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.32/1,162.32 = 506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.32x = 1,162.32 × 506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.32x = 588,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,505.86/842.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.67

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