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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.28, 1,164.14 and 647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.28, 1,164.14 and 647.24 is: 893.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.28 : 1,164.14 = 647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.28/1,164.14 = 647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.28x = 1,164.14 × 647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.28x = 753,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,477.97/843.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.51

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