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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.17, 1,162.28 and 510.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.17, 1,162.28 and 510.61 is: 704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.17 : 1,162.28 = 510.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.17/1,162.28 = 510.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.17x = 1,162.28 × 510.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.17x = 593,471.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,471.79/842.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.69

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