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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.16, 1,161.90 and 510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.16, 1,161.90 and 510.48 is: 704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.16 : 1,161.90 = 510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.16/1,161.90 = 510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.16x = 1,161.90 × 510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.16x = 593,126.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,126.71/842.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.29

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