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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.30, 1,163.83 and 511.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.30, 1,163.83 and 511.91 is: 706.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.30 : 1,163.83 = 511.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.30/1,163.83 = 511.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.30x = 1,163.83 × 511.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.30x = 595,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,776.22/843.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.48

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