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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.20, 1,162.14 and 677.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.20, 1,162.14 and 677.12 is: 933.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.20 : 1,162.14 = 677.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.20/1,162.14 = 677.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.20x = 1,162.14 × 677.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.20x = 786,908.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,908.24/843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.24

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