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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.67, 1,164.29 and 511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.67, 1,164.29 and 511.90 is: 706.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.67 : 1,164.29 = 511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.67/1,164.29 = 511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.67x = 1,164.29 × 511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.67x = 596,004.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,004.01/843.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.44

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