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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.03, 1,163.05 and 544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.03, 1,163.05 and 544.24 is: 750.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.03 : 1,163.05 = 544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.03/1,163.05 = 544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.03x = 1,163.05 × 544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.03x = 632,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,978.33/843.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.84

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