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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.24, 1,161.86 and 606.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.24, 1,161.86 and 606.43 is: 835.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.24 : 1,161.86 = 606.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.24/1,161.86 = 606.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.24x = 1,161.86 × 606.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.24x = 704,586.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,586.76/843.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.57

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