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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.94, 1,161.58 and 710.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.94, 1,161.58 and 710.17 is: 978.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.94 : 1,161.58 = 710.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.94/1,161.58 = 710.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.94x = 1,161.58 × 710.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.94x = 824,919.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,919.27/842.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.62

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