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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.50, 1,162.66 and 493.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.50, 1,162.66 and 493.22 is: 680.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.50 : 1,162.66 = 493.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.50/1,162.66 = 493.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.50x = 1,162.66 × 493.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.50x = 573,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,447.17/842.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.65

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