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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.18, 1,164.12 and 544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.18, 1,164.12 and 544.58 is: 751.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.18 : 1,164.12 = 544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.18/1,164.12 = 544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.18x = 1,164.12 × 544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.18x = 633,950.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,950.65/843.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.86

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