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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.70, 1,162.68 and 506.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.70, 1,162.68 and 506.46 is: 698.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.70 : 1,162.68 = 506.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.70/1,162.68 = 506.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.70x = 1,162.68 × 506.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.70x = 588,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,850.91/842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.77

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