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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843, 1,163.35 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843, 1,163.35 and 511.44 is: 705.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843 : 1,163.35 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843/1,163.35 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843x = 1,163.35 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843x = 594,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,983.72/843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.79

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