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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.34, 1,163.60 and 528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.34, 1,163.60 and 528.76 is: 729.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.34 : 1,163.60 = 528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.34/1,163.60 = 528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.34x = 1,163.60 × 528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.34x = 615,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,256.67/843.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.55

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