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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.79, 1,162.59 and 685.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.79, 1,162.59 and 685.59 is: 945.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.79 : 1,162.59 = 685.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.79/1,162.59 = 685.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.79x = 1,162.59 × 685.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.79x = 797,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,060.08/842.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.74

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