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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.30, 1,163.88 and 507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.30, 1,163.88 and 507.22 is: 700.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.30 : 1,163.88 = 507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.30/1,163.88 = 507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.30x = 1,163.88 × 507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.30x = 590,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,343.21/843.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.04

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