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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.01, 1,163.46 and 511.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.01, 1,163.46 and 511.45 is: 705.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.01 : 1,163.46 = 511.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.01/1,163.46 = 511.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.01x = 1,163.46 × 511.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.01x = 595,051.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,051.62/843.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.87

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