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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.20, 1,163.04 and 695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.20, 1,163.04 and 695.60 is: 959.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.20 : 1,163.04 = 695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.20/1,163.04 = 695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.20x = 1,163.04 × 695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.20x = 809,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,010.62/843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.45

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