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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.64, 1,162.11 and 543.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.64, 1,162.11 and 543.93 is: 750.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.64 : 1,162.11 = 543.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.64/1,162.11 = 543.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.64x = 1,162.11 × 543.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.64x = 632,106.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,106.49/842.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.15

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