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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.50, 1,162.55 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.50, 1,162.55 and 488.43 is: 673.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.50 : 1,162.55 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.50/1,162.55 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.50x = 1,162.55 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.50x = 567,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,825.52/842.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.98

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