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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.52, 1,162.11 and 493.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.52, 1,162.11 and 493.01 is: 680.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.52 : 1,162.11 = 493.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.52/1,162.11 = 493.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.52x = 1,162.11 × 493.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.52x = 572,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,931.85/842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.02

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