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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.08, 1,162.22 and 548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.08, 1,162.22 and 548.24 is: 755.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.08 : 1,162.22 = 548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.08/1,162.22 = 548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.08x = 1,162.22 × 548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.08x = 637,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,175.49/843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.77

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