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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.96, 1,162.97 and 511.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.96, 1,162.97 and 511.27 is: 705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.96 : 1,162.97 = 511.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.96/1,162.97 = 511.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.96x = 1,162.97 × 511.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.96x = 594,588.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,588.13/842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.36

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