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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.69, 1,162.99 and 488.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.69, 1,162.99 and 488.62 is: 674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.69 : 1,162.99 = 488.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.69/1,162.99 = 488.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.69x = 1,162.99 × 488.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.69x = 568,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,262.24/842.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.34

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