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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.64, 1,162.66 and 493.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.64, 1,162.66 and 493.12 is: 680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.64 : 1,162.66 = 493.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.64/1,162.66 = 493.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.64x = 1,162.66 × 493.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.64x = 573,330.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,330.90/842.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.40

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