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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.19, 1,164.18 and 646.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.19, 1,164.18 and 646.36 is: 892.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.19 : 1,164.18 = 646.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.19/1,164.18 = 646.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.19x = 1,164.18 × 646.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.19x = 752,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,479.38/843.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.42

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