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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.82, 1,162.99 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.82, 1,162.99 and 511.32 is: 705.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.82 : 1,162.99 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.82/1,162.99 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.82x = 1,162.99 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.82x = 594,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,660.05/842.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.56

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