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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.36, 1,162.02 and 510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.36, 1,162.02 and 510.60 is: 704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.36 : 1,162.02 = 510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.36/1,162.02 = 510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.36x = 1,162.02 × 510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.36x = 593,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,327.41/842.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.36

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