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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.50, 1,162.76 and 511.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.50, 1,162.76 and 511.05 is: 705.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.50 : 1,162.76 = 511.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.50/1,162.76 = 511.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.50x = 1,162.76 × 511.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.50x = 594,228.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,228.50/842.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.32

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