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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.20, 1,163.76 and 528.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.20, 1,163.76 and 528.73 is: 729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.20 : 1,163.76 = 528.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.20/1,163.76 = 528.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.20x = 1,163.76 × 528.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.20x = 615,314.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,314.82/843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.74

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