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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.70, 1,164.06 and 507.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.70, 1,164.06 and 507.46 is: 700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.70 : 1,164.06 = 507.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.70/1,164.06 = 507.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.70x = 1,164.06 × 507.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.70x = 590,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,713.89/843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.15

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