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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843, 1,160.64 and 804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843, 1,160.64 and 804 is: 1,106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843 : 1,160.64 = 804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843/1,160.64 = 804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843x = 1,160.64 × 804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843x = 933,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,154.56/843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.94

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