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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.73, 1,163.10 and 607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.73, 1,163.10 and 607.44 is: 838.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.73 : 1,163.10 = 607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.73/1,163.10 = 607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.73x = 1,163.10 × 607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.73x = 706,513.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,513.46/842.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.36

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