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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.76, 1,162.16 and 716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.76, 1,162.16 and 716.58 is: 988.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.76 : 1,162.16 = 716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.76/1,162.16 = 716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.76x = 1,162.16 × 716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.76x = 832,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,780.61/842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.16

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