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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.03, 1,162.20 and 510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.03, 1,162.20 and 510.39 is: 704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.03 : 1,162.20 = 510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.03/1,162.20 = 510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.03x = 1,162.20 × 510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.03x = 593,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,175.26/842.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.46

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