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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.78, 1,162.01 and 692.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.78, 1,162.01 and 692.88 is: 955.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.78 : 1,162.01 = 692.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.78/1,162.01 = 692.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.78x = 1,162.01 × 692.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.78x = 805,130.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,130.02/842.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.33

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