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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.52, 1,164.12 and 695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.52, 1,164.12 and 695.04 is: 960.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.52 : 1,164.12 = 695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.52/1,164.12 = 695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.52x = 1,164.12 × 695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.52x = 809,109.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,109.96/842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.35

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