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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.94, 1,162.86 and 594.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.94, 1,162.86 and 594.30 is: 819.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.94 : 1,162.86 = 594.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.94/1,162.86 = 594.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.94x = 1,162.86 × 594.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.94x = 691,087.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,087.70/842.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.85

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