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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.66, 1,162.58 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.66, 1,162.58 and 510.96 is: 704.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.66 : 1,162.58 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.66/1,162.58 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.66x = 1,162.58 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.66x = 594,031.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,031.88/842.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.95

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