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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.40, 1,160.46 and 731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.40, 1,160.46 and 731.16 is: 1,007.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.40 : 1,160.46 = 731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.40/1,160.46 = 731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.40x = 1,160.46 × 731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.40x = 848,481.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,481.93/842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.22

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