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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.41, 1,162.50 and 493.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.41, 1,162.50 and 493.07 is: 680.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.41 : 1,162.50 = 493.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.41/1,162.50 = 493.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.41x = 1,162.50 × 493.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.41x = 573,193.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,193.88/842.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.43

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