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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.52, 1,162.26 and 532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.52, 1,162.26 and 532.20 is: 734.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.52 : 1,162.26 = 532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.52/1,162.26 = 532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.52x = 1,162.26 × 532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.52x = 618,554.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,554.77/842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.17

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