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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.74, 1,161.71 and 510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.74, 1,161.71 and 510.20 is: 704.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.74 : 1,161.71 = 510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.74/1,161.71 = 510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.74x = 1,161.71 × 510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.74x = 592,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,704.44/841.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.14

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