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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.87, 1,163.22 and 511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.87, 1,163.22 and 511.24 is: 705.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.87 : 1,163.22 = 511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.87/1,163.22 = 511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.87x = 1,163.22 × 511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.87x = 594,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,681.68/842.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.55

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