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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.16, 1,164.92 and 720.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.16, 1,164.92 and 720.12 is: 994.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.16 : 1,164.92 = 720.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.16/1,164.92 = 720.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.16x = 1,164.92 × 720.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.16x = 838,882.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,882.19/843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.93

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