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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.27, 1,163.37 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.27, 1,163.37 and 511.12 is: 705.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.27 : 1,163.37 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.27/1,163.37 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.27x = 1,163.37 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.27x = 594,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,621.67/843.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.14

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