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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.28, 1,163.16 and 511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.28, 1,163.16 and 511.52 is: 705.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.28 : 1,163.16 = 511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.28/1,163.16 = 511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.28x = 1,163.16 × 511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.28x = 594,979.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,979.60/843.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.55

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