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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.37, 1,162.49 and 548.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.37, 1,162.49 and 548.13 is: 756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.37 : 1,162.49 = 548.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.37/1,162.49 = 548.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.37x = 1,162.49 × 548.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.37x = 637,195.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,195.64/842.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.43

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