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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.51, 1,162.71 and 593.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.51, 1,162.71 and 593.91 is: 819.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.51 : 1,162.71 = 593.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.51/1,162.71 = 593.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.51x = 1,162.71 × 593.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.51x = 690,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,545.10/842.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.63

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