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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.11, 1,163.57 and 528.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.11, 1,163.57 and 528.43 is: 729.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.11 : 1,163.57 = 528.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.11/1,163.57 = 528.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.11x = 1,163.57 × 528.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.11x = 614,863.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,863.71/843.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.28

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