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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.68, 1,163.10 and 609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.68, 1,163.10 and 609.76 is: 841.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.68 : 1,163.10 = 609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.68/1,163.10 = 609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.68x = 1,163.10 × 609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.68x = 709,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,211.86/842.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.61

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