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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.85, 1,163.07 and 511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.85, 1,163.07 and 511.74 is: 706.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.85 : 1,163.07 = 511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.85/1,163.07 = 511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.85x = 1,163.07 × 511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.85x = 595,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,189.44/842.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.16

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