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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.45, 1,163.08 and 528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.45, 1,163.08 and 528.18 is: 729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.45 : 1,163.08 = 528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.45/1,163.08 = 528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.45x = 1,163.08 × 528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.45x = 614,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,311.89/842.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.20

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