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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.62, 1,163.02 and 493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.62, 1,163.02 and 493.52 is: 681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.62 : 1,163.02 = 493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.62/1,163.02 = 493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.62x = 1,163.02 × 493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.62x = 573,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,973.63/842.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.18

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