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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.82, 1,163.64 and 528.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.82, 1,163.64 and 528.54 is: 729.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.82 : 1,163.64 = 528.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.82/1,163.64 = 528.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.82x = 1,163.64 × 528.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.82x = 615,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,030.29/842.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.73

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