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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.62, 1,162.49 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.62, 1,162.49 and 527.76 is: 728.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.62 : 1,162.49 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.62/1,162.49 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.62x = 1,162.49 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.62x = 613,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,514.27/842.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.10

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