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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.64, 1,162.72 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.64, 1,162.72 and 510.88 is: 704.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.64 : 1,162.72 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.64/1,162.72 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.64x = 1,162.72 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.64x = 594,010.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,010.39/842.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.94

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