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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.67, 1,163.08 and 547.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.67, 1,163.08 and 547.43 is: 755.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.67 : 1,163.08 = 547.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.67/1,163.08 = 547.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.67x = 1,163.08 × 547.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.67x = 636,704.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,704.88/842.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.58

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