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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.22, 1,163.64 and 563.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.22, 1,163.64 and 563.86 is: 778.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.22 : 1,163.64 = 563.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.22/1,163.64 = 563.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.22x = 1,163.64 × 563.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.22x = 656,130.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,130.05/843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.12

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