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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.40, 1,163.73 and 511.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.40, 1,163.73 and 511.75 is: 706.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.40 : 1,163.73 = 511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.40/1,163.73 = 511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.40x = 1,163.73 × 511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.40x = 595,538.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,538.83/843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.12

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