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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.67, 1,162.83 and 488.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.67, 1,162.83 and 488.54 is: 674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.67 : 1,162.83 = 488.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.67/1,162.83 = 488.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.67x = 1,162.83 × 488.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.67x = 568,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,083.15/842.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.15

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