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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.73, 1,161.34 and 510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.73, 1,161.34 and 510.44 is: 704.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.73 : 1,161.34 = 510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.73/1,161.34 = 510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.73x = 1,161.34 × 510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.73x = 592,787.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,787.31/841.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.25

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