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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.99, 1,162.53 and 547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.99, 1,162.53 and 547.74 is: 755.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.99 : 1,162.53 = 547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.99/1,162.53 = 547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.99x = 1,162.53 × 547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.99x = 636,764.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,764.18/842.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.37

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