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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.56, 1,162.98 and 532.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.56, 1,162.98 and 532.24 is: 734.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.56 : 1,162.98 = 532.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.56/1,162.98 = 532.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.56x = 1,162.98 × 532.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.56x = 618,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,984.48/842.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.65

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