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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.07, 1,163.84 and 528.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.07, 1,163.84 and 528.49 is: 729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.07 : 1,163.84 = 528.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.07/1,163.84 = 528.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.07x = 1,163.84 × 528.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.07x = 615,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,077.80/843.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.57

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