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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.51, 1,162.64 and 488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.51, 1,162.64 and 488.44 is: 674.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.51 : 1,162.64 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.51/1,162.64 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.51x = 1,162.64 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.51x = 567,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,876.60/842.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.03

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