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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.16, 1,163.64 and 607.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.16, 1,163.64 and 607.18 is: 837.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.16 : 1,163.64 = 607.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.16/1,163.64 = 607.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.16x = 1,163.64 × 607.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.16x = 706,538.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,538.94/843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.97

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