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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.12, 1,162.71 and 528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.12, 1,162.71 and 528.28 is: 728.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.12 : 1,162.71 = 528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.12/1,162.71 = 528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.12x = 1,162.71 × 528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.12x = 614,233.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,233.53/843.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.52

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