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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.40, 1,164.24 and 842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.40, 1,164.24 and 842.40 is: 1,164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.40 : 1,164.24 = 842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.40/1,164.24 = 842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.40x = 1,164.24 × 842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.40x = 980,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,755.78/842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.24

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