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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.97, 1,164.47 and 713.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.97, 1,164.47 and 713.37 is: 985.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.97 : 1,164.47 = 713.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.97/1,164.47 = 713.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.97x = 1,164.47 × 713.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.97x = 830,697.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,697.96/842.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.44

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