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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.84, 1,162.90 and 528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.84, 1,162.90 and 528.26 is: 728.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.84 : 1,162.90 = 528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.84/1,162.90 = 528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.84x = 1,162.90 × 528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.84x = 614,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,306.42/842.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.86

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