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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.67, 1,161.60 and 593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.67, 1,161.60 and 593.31 is: 817.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.67 : 1,161.60 = 593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.67/1,161.60 = 593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.67x = 1,161.60 × 593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.67x = 689,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,188.90/842.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.86

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