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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.12, 1,164.06 and 544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.12, 1,164.06 and 544.50 is: 751.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.12 : 1,164.06 = 544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.12/1,164.06 = 544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.12x = 1,164.06 × 544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.12x = 633,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,834.94/843.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.77

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