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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.70, 1,161.72 and 593.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.70, 1,161.72 and 593.25 is: 817.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.70 : 1,161.72 = 593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.70/1,161.72 = 593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.70x = 1,161.72 × 593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.70x = 689,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,190.39/842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.84

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