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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.95, 1,162.93 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.95, 1,162.93 and 511.26 is: 705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.95 : 1,162.93 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.95/1,162.93 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.95x = 1,162.93 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.95x = 594,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,559.59/842.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.33

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