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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.12, 1,163.76 and 573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.12, 1,163.76 and 573.96 is: 792.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.12 : 1,163.76 = 573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.12/1,163.76 = 573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.12x = 1,163.76 × 573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.12x = 667,951.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,951.69/843.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.24

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