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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.44, 1,162.61 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.44, 1,162.61 and 510.88 is: 705.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.44 : 1,162.61 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.44/1,162.61 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.44x = 1,162.61 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.44x = 593,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,954.20/842.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.04

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