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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.70, 1,163.07 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.70, 1,163.07 and 622.80 is: 859.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.70 : 1,163.07 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.70/1,163.07 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.70x = 1,163.07 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.70x = 724,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,360.00/842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.57

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