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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.46, 1,164.02 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.46, 1,164.02 and 511.92 is: 706.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.46 : 1,164.02 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.46/1,164.02 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.46x = 1,164.02 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.46x = 595,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,882.56/843.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.48

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