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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.06, 1,163.67 and 532.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.06, 1,163.67 and 532.74 is: 735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.06 : 1,163.67 = 532.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.06/1,163.67 = 532.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.06x = 1,163.67 × 532.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.06x = 619,933.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,933.56/843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.34

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