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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.64, 1,163.24 and 655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.64, 1,163.24 and 655.76 is: 905.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.64 : 1,163.24 = 655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.64/1,163.24 = 655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.64x = 1,163.24 × 655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.64x = 762,806.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,806.26/842.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.26

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