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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.81, 1,162.59 and 527.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.81, 1,162.59 and 527.94 is: 728.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.81 : 1,162.59 = 527.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.81/1,162.59 = 527.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.81x = 1,162.59 × 527.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.81x = 613,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,777.76/842.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.26

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