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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.97, 1,163.33 and 528.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.97, 1,163.33 and 528.39 is: 729.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.97 : 1,163.33 = 528.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.97/1,163.33 = 528.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.97x = 1,163.33 × 528.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.97x = 614,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,691.28/842.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.19

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