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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.69, 1,162.60 and 511.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.69, 1,162.60 and 511.00 is: 704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.69 : 1,162.60 = 511.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.69/1,162.60 = 511.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.69x = 1,162.60 × 511.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.69x = 594,084.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,084.42/842.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.98

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