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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.20, 1,162.80 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.20, 1,162.80 and 511.68 is: 705.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.20 : 1,162.80 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.20/1,162.80 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.20x = 1,162.80 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.20x = 594,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,981.50/843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.62

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