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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.94, 1,164.54 and 512.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.94, 1,164.54 and 512.45 is: 707.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.94 : 1,164.54 = 512.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.94/1,164.54 = 512.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.94x = 1,164.54 × 512.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.94x = 596,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,768.52/843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.12

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