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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.67, 1,163.03 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.67, 1,163.03 and 511.26 is: 705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.67 : 1,163.03 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.67/1,163.03 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.67x = 1,163.03 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.67x = 594,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,610.72/842.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.63

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