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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.08, 1,161.88 and 510.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.08, 1,161.88 and 510.50 is: 704.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.08 : 1,161.88 = 510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.08/1,161.88 = 510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.08x = 1,161.88 × 510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.08x = 593,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,132.65/842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.37

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