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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.36, 1,162.29 and 633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.36, 1,162.29 and 633.17 is: 872.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.36 : 1,162.29 = 633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.36/1,162.29 = 633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.36x = 1,162.29 × 633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.36x = 735,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,921.35/843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.61

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