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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.10, 1,163.50 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.10, 1,163.50 and 511.44 is: 705.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.10 : 1,163.50 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.10/1,163.50 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.10x = 1,163.50 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.10x = 595,060.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,060.44/843.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.80

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