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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.48, 1,162.16 and 711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.48, 1,162.16 and 711.28 is: 981.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.48 : 1,162.16 = 711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.48/1,162.16 = 711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.48x = 1,162.16 × 711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.48x = 826,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,621.16/842.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.18

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