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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.41, 1,162.50 and 488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.41, 1,162.50 and 488.32 is: 673.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.41 : 1,162.50 = 488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.41/1,162.50 = 488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.41x = 1,162.50 × 488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.41x = 567,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,672/842.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.87

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