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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.58, 1,160.46 and 695.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.58, 1,160.46 and 695.16 is: 957.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.58 : 1,160.46 = 695.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.58/1,160.46 = 695.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.58x = 1,160.46 × 695.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.58x = 806,705.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,705.37/842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.42

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