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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.33, 1,162.33 and 621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.33, 1,162.33 and 621.40 is: 857.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.33 : 1,162.33 = 621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.33/1,162.33 = 621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.33x = 1,162.33 × 621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.33x = 722,271.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,271.86/842.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.47

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