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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.96, 1,163.13 and 511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.96, 1,163.13 and 511.42 is: 705.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.96 : 1,163.13 = 511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.96/1,163.13 = 511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.96x = 1,163.13 × 511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.96x = 594,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,847.94/842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.67

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