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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.35, 1,161.36 and 510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.35, 1,161.36 and 510.06 is: 704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.35 : 1,161.36 = 510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.35/1,161.36 = 510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.35x = 1,161.36 × 510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.35x = 592,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,363.28/841.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.06

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