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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.69, 1,162.79 and 511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.69, 1,162.79 and 511.07 is: 705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.69 : 1,162.79 = 511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.69/1,162.79 = 511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.69x = 1,162.79 × 511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.69x = 594,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,258.72/842.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.19

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