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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.56, 1,162.56 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.56, 1,162.56 and 511.04 is: 705.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.56 : 1,162.56 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.56/1,162.56 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.56x = 1,162.56 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.56x = 594,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,114.66/842.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.13

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