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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.58, 1,161.19 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.58, 1,161.19 and 510 is: 703.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.58 : 1,161.19 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.58/1,161.19 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.58x = 1,161.19 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.58x = 592,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,206.90/841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.68

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