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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.67, 1,162.85 and 511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.67, 1,162.85 and 511.02 is: 705.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.67 : 1,162.85 = 511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.67/1,162.85 = 511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.67x = 1,162.85 × 511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.67x = 594,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,237.05/842.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.18

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