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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.57, 1,162.62 and 483.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.57, 1,162.62 and 483.61 is: 667.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.57 : 1,162.62 = 483.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.57/1,162.62 = 483.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.57x = 1,162.62 × 483.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.57x = 562,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,259.24/842.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.31

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