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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.29, 1,164.26 and 544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.29, 1,164.26 and 544.80 is: 752.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.29 : 1,164.26 = 544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.29/1,164.26 = 544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.29x = 1,164.26 × 544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.29x = 634,288.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,288.85/843.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.16

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