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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.62, 1,162.83 and 511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.62, 1,162.83 and 511.06 is: 705.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.62 : 1,162.83 = 511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.62/1,162.83 = 511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.62x = 1,162.83 × 511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.62x = 594,275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,275.90/842.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.27

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