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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.35, 1,163.78 and 528.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.35, 1,163.78 and 528.63 is: 729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.35 : 1,163.78 = 528.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.35/1,163.78 = 528.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.35x = 1,163.78 × 528.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.35x = 615,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,200.56/843.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.48

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