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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.26, 1,162.41 and 510.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.26, 1,162.41 and 510.70 is: 704.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.26 : 1,162.41 = 510.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.26/1,162.41 = 510.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.26x = 1,162.41 × 510.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.26x = 593,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,642.79/842.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.82

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