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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.56, 1,162.67 and 527.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.56, 1,162.67 and 527.97 is: 728.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.56 : 1,162.67 = 527.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.56/1,162.67 = 527.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.56x = 1,162.67 × 527.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.56x = 613,854.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,854.88/842.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.56

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