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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.54, 1,158.84 and 676.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.54, 1,158.84 and 676.39 is: 930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.54 : 1,158.84 = 676.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.54/1,158.84 = 676.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.54x = 1,158.84 × 676.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.54x = 783,827.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,827.79/842.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.32

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