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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.18, 1,164.04 and 656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.18, 1,164.04 and 656.24 is: 905.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.18 : 1,164.04 = 656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.18/1,164.04 = 656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.18x = 1,164.04 × 656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.18x = 763,889.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,889.61/843.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.96

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