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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.64, 1,162.96 and 511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.64, 1,162.96 and 511.28 is: 705.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.64 : 1,162.96 = 511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.64/1,162.96 = 511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.64x = 1,162.96 × 511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.64x = 594,598.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,598.19/842.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.64

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