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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.42, 1,161.72 and 562.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.42, 1,161.72 and 562.67 is: 775.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.42 : 1,161.72 = 562.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.42/1,161.72 = 562.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.42x = 1,161.72 × 562.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.42x = 653,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,664.99/842.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.94

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