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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.72, 1,163.03 and 511.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.72, 1,163.03 and 511.23 is: 705.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.72 : 1,163.03 = 511.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.72/1,163.03 = 511.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.72x = 1,163.03 × 511.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.72x = 594,573.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,573.27/842.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.54

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