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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.79, 1,161.69 and 510.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.79, 1,161.69 and 510.15 is: 704.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.79 : 1,161.69 = 510.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.79/1,161.69 = 510.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.79x = 1,161.69 × 510.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.79x = 592,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,636.15/841.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.02

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