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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.58, 1,162.73 and 488.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.58, 1,162.73 and 488.27 is: 673.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.58 : 1,162.73 = 488.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.58/1,162.73 = 488.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.58x = 1,162.73 × 488.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.58x = 567,730.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,730.30/842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.80

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