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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.52, 1,162.52 and 488.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.52, 1,162.52 and 488.51 is: 674.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.52 : 1,162.52 = 488.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.52/1,162.52 = 488.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.52x = 1,162.52 × 488.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.52x = 567,894.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,894.39/842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.04

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