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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.80, 1,162.87 and 718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.80, 1,162.87 and 718.24 is: 991.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.80 : 1,162.87 = 718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.80/1,162.87 = 718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.80x = 1,162.87 × 718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.80x = 835,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,219.75/842.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.01

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