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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.34, 1,162.32 and 510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.34, 1,162.32 and 510.60 is: 704.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.34 : 1,162.32 = 510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.34/1,162.32 = 510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.34x = 1,162.32 × 510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.34x = 593,480.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,480.59/842.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.56

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