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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.36, 1,163.08 and 511.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.36, 1,163.08 and 511.23 is: 705.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.36 : 1,163.08 = 511.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.36/1,163.08 = 511.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.36x = 1,163.08 × 511.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.36x = 594,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,606.39/842.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.88

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