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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.93, 1,162.90 and 493.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.93, 1,162.90 and 493.41 is: 680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.93 : 1,162.90 = 493.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.93/1,162.90 = 493.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.93x = 1,162.90 × 493.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.93x = 573,785.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,785.26/842.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.71

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