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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.76, 1,163.00 and 527.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.76, 1,163.00 and 527.81 is: 728.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.76 : 1,163.00 = 527.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.76/1,163.00 = 527.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.76x = 1,163.00 × 527.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.76x = 613,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,838.53/842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.37

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