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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.67, 1,162.80 and 493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.67, 1,162.80 and 493.56 is: 681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.67 : 1,162.80 = 493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.67/1,162.80 = 493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.67x = 1,162.80 × 493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.67x = 573,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,911.57/842.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.06

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