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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.61, 1,162.65 and 488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.61, 1,162.65 and 488.44 is: 673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.61 : 1,162.65 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.61/1,162.65 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.61x = 1,162.65 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.61x = 567,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,884.77/842.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.96

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